KJV ORIGINAL
Now after the time that Amaziah did turn away from following the LORD they made a conspiracy against him in Jerusalem; and he fled to Lachish: but they sent to Lachish after him, and slew him there.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
After Amaziah turned away from following the LORD, people in Jerusalem plotted against him. He ran away to the city of Lachish, but they sent men there who killed him.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse shows that King Amaziah faced deadly consequences after he stopped following God - his own people turned against him and eventually killed him.
📚 Historical Context
Amaziah was king of Judah who initially followed God but later turned to worship the gods of Edom after a military victory. This rebellion against God led to political instability and loss of support among his people. Lachish was a fortified city southwest of Jerusalem where Amaziah sought refuge, but it couldn't protect him from his enemies.
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