Thematic Bible: Frequently laid in ruins
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King Jehoash of Israel captured King Amaziah, son of Joash and grandson of Ahaziah of Judah, at Beth Shemesh and brought him to Jerusalem. He tore down a six hundred foot section of the wall around Jerusalem from Ephraim Gate to Corner Gate.
He burned down the Temple and the city, with all its palaces and its wealth, and broke down the city wall.
Shout a war cry against them on every side. They will surrender. Their towers will fall and their walls will be torn down. Since this is Jehovah's vengeance, take revenge against them. Do to them what they did to others.