22:1 The residents of Jerusalem 3 made his youngest son Ahaziah king in his place, for the raiding party that invaded the city with the Arabs had killed all the older sons. 4 So Ahaziah son of Jehoram became king of Judah.
25:17 After King Amaziah of Judah consulted with his advisers, 5 he sent this message to the king of Israel, Joash son of Jehoahaz, the son of Jehu, “Come, face me on the battlefield.” 6
1 sn The tabernacle was located in Gibeon; see 1 Chr 21:29.
2 tn Heb “sought [or “inquired of”] him.”
3 map For location see Map5-B1; Map6-F3; Map7-E2; Map8-F2; Map10-B3; JP1-F4; JP2-F4; JP3-F4; JP4-F4.
4 tn Heb “for all the older [ones] the raiding party that came with the Arabs to the camp had killed.”
5 tn The words “with his advisers” are supplied in the translation for clarification.
6 tn Heb “let us look at each other [in the] face.” The expression refers here not to a visit but to meeting in battle. See v. 21.