In the book of 2 Kings, chapter 14, we find Amaziah, king of Judah. It was said he did what was right in the eyes of the Lord, but instead followed the example of his father. He may have worshiped the Lord, but he allowed pagans to continue with their own sacrifices.
When he was well-established as the king, he killed all of the servants who had murdered his father. But he spared their children, obeying the Lord's command as written by Moses.
Amaziah wanted to meet Jehoash, the king of Israel, face to face. Then, Jehoash offered his son to marry Amaziah's daughter. Amaziah refused. Jehoash told Amaziah that he was overconfident of his situation, so he then advanced his army. Amaziah was then captured and all of the gold, silver, and other treasures were taken from the Lord's temple.
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