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.