And Amaziah strengthened himself. — Shewed himself strong or courageous, took courage; as the prophet had bidden him do (2 Chronicles 25:8). (Comp. 2 Chronicles 15:8.)
And went to the valley of salt. — Comp. 2 Kings 14:7 : “He it was who smote Edom in the valley of salt ten thousand; and he took Sela in the war, and called its name Joktheel, unto this day.” The valley of salt lay to the south-east of the Dead Sea (2 Samuel 8:13; 1 Chronicles 18:12).