2 Kings 14:11

But Amaziah would not hear. Therefore Jehoash king of Israel went up; and he and Amaziah king of Judah looked one another in the face at Beth–shemesh, which belongeth to Judah.

Cross-reference

2 Kings 14:8 Historical context

In 2 Kings 14:8, Amaziah's challenge to 'look one another in the face' sets up this confrontation at Beth-shemesh.

In 2 Kings 23:29, Josiah similarly goes to meet Pharaoh Neco and is killed—another Judah king's disastrous face-off.

2 Chronicles 25:20 Historical context

2 Chronicles 25:20 explains that Amaziah's refusal came from God so he'd be delivered to enemies — providing the divine reason for this battle.

Joshua 21:16 Historical context

Joshua 21:16 lists Beth-shemesh as a Levitical city in Judah — confirming the location of this battle as a priestly city.