2 Kings 14:8

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Then Amaziah sent messengers to Jehoash, the son of Jehoahaz son of Jehu, king of Israel, saying, Come, let us look one another in the face.

Amaziah

2 Chronicles 25:17

Come

Proverbs 25:8

General references

1 Kings 20:18

Proverbs 26:4

Bible References

Amaziah

After this, King Amaziah of Judah sought some advice and then challenged Jehoahaz' son King Joash of Israel, the grandson of Jehu, telling him, "Come out and let's fight each other!"

Come

But Amaziah refused to listen. So Israel's King Jehoash and Judah's King Amaziah faced each other at Beth-shemesh, which is part of Judah.

Abner told Joab, "Let's have the young men get up and fight in our presence." Joab replied, "Let them come."

Arrogance only brings quarreling, but those receiving advice are wise.

Starting a quarrel is like spilling water so drop the dispute before it escalates.

A fool's words bring strife, and his mouth invites fighting.

Make plans by seeking advice; make war by obtaining guidance.

don't be in a hurry to argue in court. Otherwise, what will you do later on when your neighbor humiliates you?

General references

"Take them alive, whether they've come in peace or not," he ordered.

Don't answer a fool according to his foolishness, or you will be just like him.