Glory – Honour of Man

“You have indeed defeated Edom, and your heart has become proud. Enjoy your glory and stay at home; for why should you provoke trouble so that you, even you, would fall, and Judah with you?”

-Jehoash, king of Israel (2 Kings 14:10)

 

Context

This is what Jehoash said to Amaziah, king of Judah, essentially warning him but he did not listen. So Jehoash (Israel) defeated Amaziah (Judah) and the king was captured. A large portion of the wall of Jerusalem was torn down and Israel took all the utensils, gold and silver from the house of the LORD.

 

Thoughts

I think this glory is somewhat like human victory or success. The context is a stark reminder that pride can cloud our judgement and lead to complete ruin. Has pride every impacted your life? If yes, what did you learn?

 

Reference

Strong’s (H3513)