Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary

2 Kings 14

This chapter continues the history of the succession in the kingdoms both of Judah and Israel. I. In the kingdom of Judah here is, 1. The entire history (as much as is recorded in this book) of Amaziah’s reign (1.) His good character, 2 Kings 14:1-14:4. (2.) The justice he executed on the murderers of his father, 2 Kings 14:5, 14:6. (3.) His victory over the Edomites, 2 Kings 14:7. (4.) His war with Joash, and his defeat in that war, 2 Kings 14:8-14:14. (5.) His fall, as last, by a conspiracy against him, 2 Kings 14:17-14:20. 2. The beginning of the history of Azariah, 2 Kings 14:21, 14:22. II. In the kingdom of Israel, the conclusion of the reign of Joash (2 Kings 14:15, 14:16), and the entire history of Jeroboam his son, the second of that name, 2 Kings 14:23-14:29. How many great men are made to stand in a little compass in God’s book! MHBCC 328.1