2 Kings 14:8

Then Amaziah sent messengers to Jehoash, the son of Jehoahaz son of Jehu, king of Israel, saying, Come, let us look one another in the face.

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Other Translations for 2 Kings 14:8

BSB

Then Amaziah sent messengers to the king of Israel Jehoash son of Jehoahaz, the son of Jehu. "Come, let us meet face to face," he said.

AKJV

Then Amaziah sent messengers to Jehoash, the son of Jehoahaz son of Jehu, king of Israel, saying, Come, let us look one another in the face.

CPDV

Then Amaziah sent messengers to Jehoash, the son of Jehoahaz, the son of Jehu, the king of Israel, saying: "Come, and let us see one another."

ERV

Then Amaziah sent messengers to Jehoash, the son of Jehoahaz son of Jehu, king of Israel, saying, Come, let us look one another in the face.

NHEB

Then Amaziah sent messengers to Jehoash, the son of Jehoahaz son of Jehu, king of Israel, saying, "Come, let us look one another in the face."

SMT

Then Amaziah sent messengers to Jehoash, son of Jehoahaz, son of Jehu king of Israel, saying, Come, we will see faces.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Kings 14:8

ThenAmaziahH558Proper Name Masculine sentH7971Verb messengersH4397Noun MasculinetoJehoashH3060Proper Name MasculinethesonH1121Noun MasculineofJehoahazH3059Proper Name Masculine sonH1121Noun MasculineofJehuH3058Proper Name Masculine kingH4428Noun MasculineofIsraelH3478Proper Name Masculine sayingH559Verb ComeH3212VerbletuslookH7200VerboneanotherinthefaceH6440Noun Masculine

Commentary for 2 Kings 14:8

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Overview of 2 Kings 14:8

Summary

Judean king challenges Israelite king

Place

Judah

Event

Challenge sent to Israel

Estimated Time Period

c. 800 BC