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He ^(F1)killed ten thousand of the Edomites in ^(C1)the Valley of Salt, and took ^(C2)Sela by war, and named it ^(C3)Joktheel, as it is to this day.

^(C1)Then Amaziah sent messengers to ^(F1)Jehoash, the son of Jehoahaz son of Jehu, king of Israel, saying, "^(C2)Come, let's face each other in combat."

But Jehoash king of Israel sent messengers to Amaziah king of Judah, saying, "^(C1)The thorn bush that was in Lebanon sent word to the cedar that was in Lebanon, saying, 'Give your daughter to my son ^(F1)in marriage.' But a wild animal that was in Lebanon passed by and trampled the thorn bush.

"^(C1)You have indeed ^(F1)defeated Edom, and ^(C2)your heart ^(F2)is elated. Enjoy the glory and stay home; for why should you get involved in trouble so that you would fall, you and Judah with you?"