And Jehoash king of Israel took Amaziah king of Judah, the son of Jehoash the son of Ahaziah, at Bethshemesh, and came to Jerusalem, and brake down the wall of Jerusalem from the gate of Ephraim unto the corner gate, four hundred cubits.
Jehoash, the king of Israel, captured Amaziah, the king of Judah (who was the son of Jehoash and grandson of Ahaziah), at Beth Shemesh. Then he marched to Jerusalem and tore down a section of Jerusalem's wall from the Ephraim Gate to the Corner Gate, about 600 feet of wall.
The writer is describing how the northern king of Israel defeated and humiliated the southern king of Judah by capturing him and destroying part of Jerusalem's protective wall.
📚 Historical Context
In the 8th century BC, the divided kingdoms of Israel and Judah were frequently engaged in conflicts due to political rivalries and territorial disputes. King Amaziah of Judah, emboldened by his recent victory over Edom, foolishly challenged King Jehoash of Israel, resulting in a decisive battle at Beth Shemesh. Jehoash then captured Amaziah and attacked Jerusalem, breaking down a section of its walls to demonstrate Israel's superior power and to humble Judah.
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