2 Kings 14:10
Thou hast indeed smitten Edom, and thine heart hath lifted thee up: glory of this, and tarry at home: for why shouldest thou meddle to thy hurt, that thou shouldest fall, even thou, and Judah with thee?
Cross-reference
Proverbs 25:8 warns against hasty legal action — parallels the warning not to rush into battle with a stronger foe.
James 4:6 quotes 'God opposes the proud,' applying the same truth about pride's consequences to believers.
Habakkuk 2:4 contrasts the proud with the righteous, reinforcing that pride corrupts the soul.
Daniel 5:20-23 describes Belshazzar's arrogant heart leading to his downfall, a clear parallel to Amaziah's pride.
Jeremiah 9:24 contrasts Amaziah's pride by showing the only proper boast is in knowing God — a direct contrast.
Jeremiah 9:23 warns against boasting in wisdom, might, or riches — directly parallels the pride that led Amaziah to overreach.
Proverbs 26:17 uses the same 'meddling' image—grabbing a stray dog's ears—mirroring Jehoash's warning against interfering in others' quarrels.
Deuteronomy 8:14 warns against pride after prosperity, just as Amaziah's heart became proud after victory.
Proverbs 20:3 says it is honorable to avoid strife, while fools quarrel — Amaziah's failure to heed this is implied.
Proverbs 17:14 advises to quit before a quarrel starts — parallels Jehoash's counsel to stay home and avoid conflict.
Proverbs 16:18 states 'pride goes before destruction,' directly illustrating the principle at work here.
Proverbs 3:30 advises against needless quarrels — echoing Jehoash's warning not to provoke trouble without cause.
2 Chronicles 32:25 records Hezekiah's pride bringing God's wrath, echoing the same theme of pride leading to ruin.
2 Chronicles 26:16 shows Uzziah's pride leading to his downfall, mirroring Amaziah's pride here.
Proverbs 13:10 says insolence breeds strife—Amaziah's pride provoked a war Jehoash warned would only bring trouble.
In Daniel 11:12, the same pattern appears: a king's heart is exalted after victory, but he is not strengthened — echoing the pride warning here.
2 Samuel 2:22 has Abner warning Asahel to stop pursuing—same logic as Jehoash telling Amaziah not to meddle and risk falling.
Habakkuk 2:5 describes the proud man who 'neither keepeth at home' — directly echoing Jehoash's command to stay home and avoid overreaching.
Deuteronomy 17:20 commands Israel's king not to let his heart be lifted up—exactly the pride Jehoash rebukes in Amaziah.
Luke 14:31 describes a king counting the cost before war—Jehoash's rebuke implies Amaziah failed to do this, risking disaster.
Luke 14:32 advises seeking peace when outmatched—Jehoash's warning to 'stay home' echoes the same prudent strategy.
Proverbs 15:18 describes how a hot-tempered man stirs strife — similar to Amaziah's provocative action after his victory.
1 Timothy 3:6 warns that a novice may be 'lifted up with pride' and fall — same spiritual danger of pride leading to downfall.