KJV ORIGINAL
But Amaziah would not hear; for it came of God, that he might deliver them into the hand of their enemies, because they sought after the gods of Edom.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
But Amaziah refused to listen, because this situation came from God, so that He could hand them over to their enemies as punishment for worshiping the gods of Edom.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God allowed King Amaziah to make a foolish decision that led to defeat because Amaziah had turned away from God to worship false gods.
📚 Historical Context
King Amaziah of Judah had initially followed God but later began worshiping the gods of Edom after defeating them in battle. When the king of Israel warned Amaziah not to attack him, Amaziah stubbornly refused to listen. This verse explains that God allowed Amaziah's pride and poor judgment as divine judgment for his idolatry.
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