And as soon as the royal power was firmly in his hand, he struck down his servants who had struck down the king his father. But he did not put to death the children of the murderers, according to what is written in the Book of the Law of Moses, where YHWH commanded, “Fathers shall not be put to death because of their children, nor shall children be put to death because of their fathers. But each one shall die for his own sin.”
2 Kings 14:5-6
This wasn't politically expedient, but it was in accordance with God's Torah. Does this mean it was the right thing to do? Was Amaziah being overly legalistic in his application of Torah? These weren't everyday murderers, but regicides. Maybe their children would be grateful for the king's mercy or maybe they would try to take vengeance.
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This coming week, January 8-14 (15-21 Tevet), the Bible reading plan covers the portion Shemot (Names).
08 Jan Exodus 1:1-17 1 Kings 10:14-11:25 Luke 2:25-52 Psalm 42:1-11
09 Jan Exodus 1:18-2:10 1 Kings 11:26-12:25 Luke 3:1-20 Psalm 43:1-5
10 Jan Exodus 2:11-25 1 Kings 12:26-13:34 Luke 3:21-38 Psalm 44:1-8
11 Jan Exodus 3:1-15 1 Kings 14:1-15:15 Luke 4:1-21 Psalm 44:9-19
12 Jan Exodus 3:16-4:17 1 Kings 15:16-16:28 Luke 4:22-44 Psalm 44:20-26
13 Jan Exodus 4:18-31 1 Kings 16:29-18:15 Luke 5:1-16 Psalm 45:1-17
14 Jan Exodus 5:1-6:1 Isaiah 27:6-28:13; Luke 5:17-39 Proverbs 8:1-12
The complete annual Bible reading plan for 2022-23 (Hebrew year 5783) is available at this link:
https://thebarkingfox.com/2023..../01/06/weekly-bible-
This coming week, January 8-14 (15-21 Tevet), the Bible reading plan covers the portion Shemot (Names).
08 Jan Exodus 1:1-17 1 Kings 10:14-11:25 Luke 2:25-52 Psalm 42:1-11
09 Jan Exodus 1:18-2:10 1 Kings 11:26-12:25 Luke 3:1-20 Psalm 43:1-5
10 Jan Exodus 2:11-25 1 Kings 12:26-13:34 Luke 3:21-38 Psalm 44:1-8
11 Jan Exodus 3:1-15 1 Kings 14:1-15:15 Luke 4:1-21 Psalm 44:9-19
12 Jan Exodus 3:16-4:17 1 Kings 15:16-16:28 Luke 4:22-44 Psalm 44:20-26
13 Jan Exodus 4:18-31 1 Kings 16:29-18:15 Luke 5:1-16 Psalm 45:1-17
14 Jan Exodus 5:1-6:1 Isaiah 27:6-28:13; Luke 5:17-39 Proverbs 8:1-12
The complete annual Bible reading plan for 2022-23 (Hebrew year 5783) is available at this link:
https://thebarkingfox.com/2023..../01/06/weekly-bible-
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