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.
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.
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 a king of Judah who began his reign by following God and achieving military successes, but he later turned to worshiping foreign gods after his victories over Edom. This act of idolatry angered God and led to a rebellion against him in Jerusalem, as his people conspired to overthrow him due to his unfaithfulness. As a result, Amaziah fled to the fortified city of Lachish for safety, but his enemies pursued and killed him there, highlighting the biblical theme of divine judgment on leaders who abandon God's ways.
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