Then Amaziah separated them, to wit, the army that was come to him out of Ephraim, to go home again: wherefore their anger was greatly kindled against Judah, and they returned home in great anger.
So Amaziah sent away the army from Ephraim that had come to help him, telling them to go back home. This made them very angry with Judah, and they went home furious.
This verse shows how King Amaziah's decision to dismiss hired soldiers from Israel created bitter enemies who returned home filled with rage against his kingdom.
📚 Historical Context
In the historical narrative of 2 Chronicles, King Amaziah of Judah had hired soldiers from the northern kingdom of Israel, specifically from the tribe of Ephraim, to assist in his military campaign against Edom. However, a prophet warned him that God was not with these soldiers, leading Amaziah to dismiss them and send them home. This action sparked anger among the Ephraimite troops, highlighting the ongoing divisions and rivalries between the southern kingdom of Judah and the northern kingdom of Israel.
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