2 Chronicles 25:12

And other ten thousand left aliue, did the children of Iudah cary away captiue, and brought them vnto the top of the rocke, and cast them downe from the top of the rocke, that they all were broken in pieces. 2 Chronicles 25:12 (KJV)

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other ten thousand

left alive did the children of Judah carry away captive, and brought them unto the top of the rock, and cast them down from the top of the rock, that they all were broken in pieces. 2 Chronicles 25:12 (KJV)

The passage records a grim episode in the reign of King Amaziah of Judah, the son of Joash who ruled for twenty‑nine years (2 Chronicles 25:1). The Scripture notes that Amaziah “did that which was right in the sight of the LORD, but not with a loyal heart” (2 Chronicles 25:2). Earlier in the chapter we learn that he gathered an army from the tribe of Judah to fight the Edomites and, seeking additional strength, hired soldiers from the kingdom of Israel. He paid a talent of silver for a thousand and seven hundred men (2 Chronicles 25:6).

A prophet named Oded confronted Amaziah, warning that the Israelite troops should not accompany him because God was not with them. Amaziah obeyed the prophet’s counsel, dismissed the Israelite soldiers, and incurred the loss of the money he had paid (2 Chronicles 25:7‑10).

Verse 12 then describes the aftermath: the children of Judah captured ten thousand Edomites, carried them to a high rock, and cast them down, where they were broken in pieces. The text presents a stark picture of the fate of the captives and the brutality of ancient warfare.

It is important to recognize that the biblical record often recounts historical events without endorsing every action described. The act of casting captives from a height raises serious moral questions about the treatment of prisoners and the ethics of war. While the passage reflects the severity and ruthlessness that could accompany conflict in that era, the broader biblical narrative affirms God’s desire for justice, mercy, and righteousness.

In the New Testament, Jesus teaches love for enemies and the pursuit of reconciliation rather than retaliation (Matthew 5:43‑48). As believers, we are called to interpret such violent episodes in their historical context and to let the teachings of Christ shape our response—striving always for compassion, mercy, and justice in our interactions with others.

In conclusion, 2 Chronicles 25:12 records a violent historical event. By studying it we gain insight into the realities of ancient Israel while being reminded to embody the higher moral standards revealed in the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.