Amaziah

Fourth king: Amaziah (2 Chronicles 25:1–28)

David A. Dorsey, The Literary Structure of the Old Testament

1. a
   introduction: Amaziah becomes king; kills assassins of his father25:1–4
2. b
   listens to prophet's warning: do not join forces with Israel!25:5–10
3. c
   victory!25:11–13
4. d
   TURNING POINT: Amaziah's idolatry; rejects prophet's warning25:14–16
5. b′
   doesn't listen to Jehoash's warning: do not fight with Israel!25:17–20
6. c′
   defeat!25:21–24
7. a′
   conclusion: Amaziah is assassinated25:25–28