2 Kings 14:10You have indeed struck Edom, and your heart has lifted you up. Enjoy the glory of it, and stay at home; for why should you meddle to your harm, that you should fall, even you, and Judah with you?'"
The setting
Jerusalem, ~790 BC. King Jehoash of Israel sends a message to King Amaziah of Judah, warning him not to provoke a war after Amaziah's recent victory over Edom. Modern-day Israel/Palestine border region.
The emotion here: frustrated wisdom trying to prevent disaster
The original word
nasa (נָשָׂא) — lifted up, carried away with pride, literally 'to bear or carry'
Why it matters
Amaziah had just killed 10,000 Edomites in the Valley of Salt and felt invincible
Read with care
What most readers miss in 2 Kings 14:10
This was essentially a diplomatic text message - Jehoash was trying to save both kingdoms from unnecessary bloodshed
Common misconceptionPeople think this is about avoiding all conflict, but Jehoash was specifically warning against unnecessary wars driven by ego rather than legitimate defense.
The thread continues
Verses that echo 2 Kings 14:10
Bible Genome reading
2 Kings 14:10 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
2 Kings 14:10 comes from the book of 2 Kings, written during the Divided Kingdom period. These words are attributed to Jehoash. The dominant emotion in this verse is deciding, with a comfort power of 20% and a tone that is commanding. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include pride, wise counsel, restraint. Notable phrases: struck Edom; heart has lifted you up; stay at home; why should you meddle. This verse contains a command.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same deciding
“"You shall have no other gods before me.”
— Deuteronomy 5:7
“"You shall not murder.”
— Exodus 20:13
“Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.”
— Matthew 23:12
“For God didn't give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.”
— 2 Timothy 1:7
“But Peter said, "Silver and gold have I none, but what I have, that I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, get up and walk!"”
— Acts 3:6
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