Wherefore the anger of the LORD was kindled against Amaziah, and he sent unto him a prophet, which said unto him, Why hast thou sought after the gods of the people, which could not deliver their own people out of thine hand?
This made the LORD very angry with Amaziah, so he sent a prophet to him who said, 'Why are you worshiping the gods of a people who couldn't even save their own people from your hands?'
God is confronting King Amaziah through a prophet, asking why he would worship gods that were powerless to protect their own people when he defeated them in battle.
📚 Historical Context
King Amaziah of Judah had just defeated the Edomites in battle, but then foolishly brought back their idols and began worshiping them. This was a common but dangerous practice among Israel's kings - adopting the religious practices of conquered peoples. God had repeatedly warned against idol worship, as it violated the first commandment and showed a lack of trust in Him.
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