2 Chronicles 25:3

Verse

As soon as the kingdom was firmly in his grasp, Amaziah executed the servants who had murdered his father the king.

American Standard Version (1901)

Now it came to pass, when the kingdom was established unto him, that he slew his servants that had killed the king his father.

Bible in Basic English

Now when he became strong in the kingdom, he put to death those men who had taken the life of the king his father.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And when he saw himself strengthened in his kingdom, he put to death the servants that had slain the king his father.

Free Bible Version

After he had made sure his rule was secure, he executed the officers who had murdered his father the king.

Geneva Bible 1599

And when the kingdome was established vnto him, he slewe his seruants, that had slaine the King his father.

King James (Authorized) Version

¶ Now it came to pass, when the kingdom was established to him, that he slew his servants that had killed the king his father.

Translation for Translators

As soon as he was in complete control of his kingdom, he caused to be executed the officials who had murdered his father.

Unlocked Literal Bible

It came about that as soon as his rule was well established, he killed the servants who had murdered his father, the king.

Noah Webster Bible

Now it came to pass, when the kingdom was established to him, that he slew his servants that had killed the king his father.

World English Bible

Now when the kingdom was established to him, he killed his servants who had killed his father the king.

Young's Literal Translation

And it cometh to pass, when the kingdom hath been strong upon him, that he slayeth his servants, those smiting the king his father,

Context

Amaziah Reigns in Judah

²And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, but not wholeheartedly.³As soon as the kingdom was firmly in his grasp, Amaziah executed the servants who had murdered his father the king. ⁴Yet he did not put their sons to death, but acted according to what is written in the Law, in the Book of Moses, where the LORD commanded: “Fathers must not be put to death for their children, and children must not be put to death for their fathers; each is to die for his own sin.”

Sermons

The Lord Stirred Up the Spirit of Cyrus.

F.B. Meyer

Summary

This verse describes how King Amaziah of Judah did what was right in the eyes of the Lord, but not wholeheartedly. Despite following the law of Moses by executing those who had murdered his father, he did not seek God with a sincere heart. It serves as a reminder that outward obedience is not enough; true righteousness requires genuine devotion and seeking after God. Amaziah's example highlights the importance of having a sincere and committed relationship with God rather than just going through the motions of religious practices.

Commentary

Tyndale

Tyndale Open Study Notes

25:3-4 Amaziah . . . executed the officials to avenge his father and carry out the justice prescribed in the Law.