2 Kings 14:9

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Jehoash the king of Israel sent to Amaziah king of Judah, saying, The thistle that was in Lebanon sent to the cedar that was in Lebanon, saying, Give your daughter to my son as wife: and there passed by a wild animal that was in Lebanon, and trod down the thistle.

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Maps for this passage

Map of Palestine (The Holy Land)A general map of Palestine showing towns and regions across the Holy Land.

The Kingdoms of Israel and JudahThe divided monarchy, showing the northern kingdom of Israel and the southern kingdom of Judah.

Historical maps are public-domain atlas plates, digitized by Wikimedia Commons.

Lebanon’s cedar and thistle are figurative images

Places in this passage

2 Kings 14:9 mentions Beth-shemesh, City of David, Corner Gate, Damascus, Edom, Elath, Ephraim Gate, Gath-hepher, Hamath, Jerusalem, Lachish, Lebanon, Lebo-hamath, Salt Sea and Samaria.

Photo of Beth-shemesh — Beth-shemesh · AVRAHAM GRAICER

Photo of City of David — City of David · Avraham Graicer