Amaziah begins as a faithful king, submitting to God’s word even in the midst of challenging circumstances. Yet, after a miraculous victory, he tragically turns to idolatry, and he refuses to hear from God’s word anymore. His kingdom then spirals out of control, and He is humiliated after attempting to conquer Israel.  We then read of Israel expanding its borders, and all seems to be going great. Yet, God’s compassion on them was not His commendation. During this time the prophet Amos rebukes them, and this will be their last hope before they plummet from horrible kings to exile.