Amaziah challenges Israel and is defeated
2 Kings 14:8–14; 2 Chronicles 25:17–24
Proud after beating Edom, Amaziah of Judah challenged Jehoash of Israel, who answered with a parable about a thistle and a cedar, then crushed Judah's army and broke down Jerusalem's wall.
You 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 fall, even you, and Judah with you?
2 Kings 14:10 (World English Bible)
Chronicles adds that Amaziah had brought back Edom's gods and worshiped them, and that his defeat was God's judgment.
Places
JerusalemSamariaBeth-shemeshCorner GateEphraim Gate
Dating notes
Ussher, 826 BC.