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17 Then Amaziah (YHWH is mighty) king of Judah (praised) took counsel and sent word to the king of Israel (he wrestles with God) Jehoash (Joash) son of Jehoahaz (YHWH has seized), the son of Jehu (YHWH is He). “Come, let us meet face to face,” he said. 18 But Jehoash (given by the Lord) king of Israel (he wrestles with God) replied to Amaziah (YHWH is mighty) king of Judah (praised): “A thistle in Lebanon (whiteness) sent a message to a cedar in Lebanon, saying, ‘Give your daughter to my son in marriage.’ Then a wild beast in Lebanon came along and trampled the thistle. 19 You have said, ‘Look, I have defeated Edom (red),’ and your heart has become proud and boastful. Now stay at home. Why should you stir up trouble so that you fall—you and Judah (praised) with you?” 2 Chronicles 25:17-19, Berean Annotated Bible. Public domain.
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