2 Kings 14:19 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Now they made a conspiracy against him in Jerusalem: and he fled to Lachish; but they sent after him to Lachish, and slew him there.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Now they plotted against him in Jerusalem, so he ran away to Lachish. But they sent people after him to Lachish and killed him there.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse describes how King Amaziah of Judah was murdered by conspirators who pursued him even after he fled to another city.

📚 Historical Context

This refers to King Amaziah of Judah, who reigned around 796-767 BC. After military defeats and religious compromises, he became unpopular with his people. Lachish was a fortified city about 30 miles southwest of Jerusalem that served as a royal refuge, but even this distance couldn't protect him from his enemies.

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