2 Kings 14 | 2 Chronicles 25 | Jonah

In Judah, Amaziah, the son of Joash became king for 29 years, and he was largely a good and godly king, although his pride caused great problems in Judah when he needlessly went to battle with Jehoash in Israel. Jehoash defeated Amaziah, sacked Jerusalem, and took away much plunder.

In Israel, Jeroboam, the son of Jehoash became king, and reigned for 41 years. He was bad, but not as bad as some who had reigned before him. Jonah was a prophet of God in the days of Jeroboam, son of Jehoash. God sent him to preach to the Assyrians in their capital of Ninevah. He didn’t want to go to Ninevah, but God overcame his objections by taking him into a large fish for 3 days, and Jonah finally submitted to God’s will. He preached God’s judgement to the Assyrians, and they turned and repented before God, and He decided not to destroy them at that time. This greatly angered Jonah, who wanted them to be destroyed, yet God is ever ready to extend mercy upon all who humble themselves before Him.