KJV ORIGINAL
Now it came to pass, when the kingdom was established to him, that he slew his servants that had killed the king his father.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
After Amaziah had firmly secured his position as king, he executed the servants who had assassinated his father, the previous king.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse shows King Amaziah taking justice into his own hands by executing those who murdered his father once he felt secure enough on the throne to act.
📚 Historical Context
This refers to King Amaziah of Judah (around 796-767 BC), who became king after his father Joash was murdered by his own servants in a conspiracy. In ancient times, new kings often had to wait until their rule was firmly established before dealing with threats or seeking justice, as acting too quickly could destabilize their reign.
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