1 In the second year of the reign of Jehoash son of Jehoahaz as king of Israel, Amaziah son of Joash became king of Judah
2 at the age of 25, and he ruled in Jerusalem for 29 years. His mother was Jehoaddin, from Jerusalem.
3 He did what was pleasing to the Lord, but he was not like his ancestor King David; instead, he did what his father Joash had done.
4 He did not tear down the pagan places of worship, and the people continued to offer sacrifices and burn incense there.
5 As soon as Amaziah was firmly in power, he executed the officials who had killed his father, the king.