translation_id: net-engnet

label: NET study note

text: The name Joahaz is an alternate form of Jehoahaz.


text: The referent here is Joash of Judah (see 12:21 ), not Joash of Israel, mentioned earlier in the verse.


text: Judah is the thorn in the allegory. Amaziah’s success has deceived him into thinking he is on the same level as the major powers in the area (symbolized by the cedar). In reality he is not capable of withstanding an attack by a real military power such as Israel (symbolized by the wild animal).


text: Jehoash and Joash are alternate forms of the same name.


text: This must refer to Amaziah.