2 Kings 14:17Amaziah the son of Joash king of Judah lived after the death of Jehoash son of Jehoahaz king of Israel fifteen years.
The setting
Jerusalem, Judah, ~767 BC. King Amaziah lives fifteen more years after his northern rival dies, ruling from the City of David...
The emotion here: careful documentation while pondering divine timing in human affairs
The original word
ḥayah (חָיָה) — remained alive, continued to exist despite threats
Why it matters
Amaziah outlived Jehoash by exactly fifteen years, showing the chronicler's precise record-keeping
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What most readers miss in 2 Kings 14:17
This survival was remarkable since Amaziah had been defeated and humiliated by Jehoash earlier
Common misconceptionPeople assume this is random historical trivia, but it's actually highlighting God's sovereignty over the timing of life and death, even for kings.
The thread continues
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Bible Genome reading
2 Kings 14:17 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
2 Kings 14:17 comes from the book of 2 Kings, written during the Divided Kingdom period. These words are attributed to Narrator. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 30% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include longevity, survival. Notable phrases: lived fifteen years.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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