May 29, 2008
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The Book of Isaiah Chapter 1 V.1 Part 4.7
The Book of Isaiah
Chapter 1 V.1 Part 4.7
We are still on the subject of Edom and trying to get the complete picture on them and their role with Ahaz…why they had attacked yet again in 2 Chronicles.
2Ch 28:17 For again the Edomites had come and smitten Judah, and carried away captives.
So now we are going back into a bit more of the history between these kingdoms.
2Ch 21:7 Howbeit the LORD would not destroy the house of David, because of the covenant that he had made with David, and as he promised to give a light to him and to his sons for ever.
2Ch 21:8 In his days the Edomites revolted from under the dominion of Judah, and made themselves a king.
2Ch 21:9 Then Jehoram went forth with his princes, and all his chariots with him: and he rose up by night, and smote the Edomites which compassed him in, and the captains of the chariots.
2Ch 21:10 So the Edomites revolted from under the hand of Judah unto this day. The same time [also] did Libnah revolt from under his hand; because he had forsaken the LORD God of his fathers.
From under the hand of Judah…that’s interesting, because it’s funny how people’s resentment makes them believe they are oppressed. In reality, they are just so full of bitterness and resentment that even if the one they resent were to bring them flowers, and buy them lunch daily, they’d still find fault in that act of kindness, and reason to despise the person even more. However, there were some reasons for their hatred, despite the fact that it was steeped in an age old bitter feud.
2Ki 14:7 He slew of Edom in the valley of salt ten thousand, and took Selah by war, and called the name of it Joktheel unto this day.
2Ki 14:8 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.
Now at this point, this story continues at least through verse 10, but I’m going to take you another book where it’s explained a bit more.
2Ch 25:14 Now it came to pass, after that Amaziah was come from the slaughter of the Edomites, that he brought the gods of the children of Seir, and set them up [to be] his gods, and bowed down himself before them, and burned incense unto them.
2Ch 25:15 Wherefore the anger of the LORD was kindled against Amaziah, and he sent unto him a prophet, which said unto him, Why hast thou sought after the gods of the people, which could not deliver their own people out of thine hand?
2Ch 25:16 And it came to pass, as he talked with him, that [the king] said unto him, Art thou made of the king’s counsel? forbear; why shouldest thou be smitten? Then the prophet forbare, and said, I know that God hath determined to destroy thee, because thou hast done this, and hast not hearkened unto my counsel.
2Ch 25:17 Then Amaziah king of Judah took advice, and sent to Joash, the son of Jehoahaz, the son of Jehu, king of Israel, saying, Come, let us see one another in the face.
2Ch 25:18 And Joash king of Israel sent to Amaziah king of Judah, saying, The thistle that [was] in Lebanon sent to the cedar that [was] in Lebanon, saying, Give thy daughter to my son to wife: and there passed by a wild beast that [was] in Lebanon, and trode down the thistle.
2Ch 25:19 Thou sayest, Lo, thou hast smitten the Edomites; and thine heart lifteth thee up to boast: abide now at home; why shouldest thou meddle to [thine] hurt, that thou shouldest fall, [even] thou, and Judah with thee?
2Ch 25:20 But Amaziah would not hear; for it [came] of God, that he might deliver them into the hand [of their enemies], because they sought after the gods of Edom.
Note that just one victory caused this dumb level of pride Amaziah had, and once pride stepped into the scene, his ears became plugged so to speak, so that he would not hear wise counsel. Any time you find someone who refuses wise counsel, or just refuses to listen it is because they are walking in the spirit of pride.
Comments (5)
thanks for the tip girl. there is that huuuge discrimination poster in the kitchen where i get tea at least once a day so you know that it has crossed my mind at least, i dunno, five times? lol.
but here is my question: what would the work environment be like after i do that??? i know that now more than before they will treat me like crap and find ways to screw me over somehow.
so let me first start with an email to the two ppl i have in mind, then i will slowly escalate it to the managing partner, then that will be my last resort. i would HOPE that i got a job before then…but knowing my life…..i don’t get the easy way out. haha. in a way i’m kinda looking forward to the battle.
and u aren’t a rebel with a cause anymore?
RYC: thank you for the kind comments and gentle reminder…yes the issue is of the heart. I wish I had the luxury of time and 24 hour Internet to enjoy all of my friends blogs. You do have a good site! Bless you!
@bluerebel327 - the cause has changed. Still a rebel…even Jesus was to an extent. The focus is different, and the weapons of my warfare are different now. Peace and blessings.
@Bhojraj - ditto. I rarely have the time to peep in on people, but that universal inbox is helpful when I do have the time, because it shows me who is current in their posting, versus me just sifting through my subbers. Peace and blessings.