Amaziah said to the man of God, “But what are we to do about the hundred talents which I have given to the troops of Israel?” And the man of God answered, “The Lord has much more to give you than this.”
Parallel translations
- WEB Amaziah said to the man of God, “But what shall we do for the hundred talents which I have given to the army of Israel?” The man of God answered, “Yahweh is able to give you much more than this.”
- KJV And Amaziah said to the man of God, But what shall we do for the hundred talents which I have given to the army of Israel? And the man of God answered, The LORD is able to give thee much more than this.
- BSB Amaziah asked the man of God, “What should I do about the hundred talents I have given to the army of Israel?” And the man of God replied, “The LORD is able to give you much more than this.”
- NKJV Then Amaziah said to the man of God, “But what shall we do about the hundred talents which I have given to the troops of Israel?” And the man of God answered, “The Lord is able to give you much more than this.”
- NLT Amaziah asked the man of God, “But what about all that silver I paid to hire the army of Israel?” The man of God replied, “The Lord is able to give you much more than this!”
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Quick answer
When Amaziah worried about the wasted silver, the prophet assured him the LORD could give far more. Obedience may cost, but God's provision exceeds any loss.
Overview
Amaziah's concern about the hundred talents revealed that money, not faith, had driven his decision. The prophet's reply reframed the issue: God's resources are limitless, so obedience never leaves a person poorer in the end. This teaches that what we surrender for God's sake He more than repays.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 2
- Deut 8:18But you shall remember Yahweh your God, for it is he who gives you power to get wealth; that he may establish his covenant which he swore to your fathers, as it is today.
- Prov 10:22Yahweh’s blessing brings wealth, and he adds no trouble to it.
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