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2 Kings 16:18

King James Version (KJV)

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2 Kings 16:18

Verse 18 of 20

Scripture focus

And the covert for the sabbath that they had built in the house, and the king’s entry without, turned he from the house of the LORD for the king of Assyria.

2 Kings 16:18 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 2 Kings 16:18

Theological / Devotional

Covert for the sabbath. Exactly what is meant by this expression is not clear. It was probably some covered hall or stand used on the Sabbath by honored guests — perhaps the king and members of the royal court. This is the only instance where this structure is mentioned anywhere in the Bible.

King’s entry. The meaning of this expression is not clear. Some have thought that the reference is to the ascent by which the king went up into the house of the Lord (1 Kings 10:5). The entire verse is obscure in the Hebrew. The LXX renders it: “And he made a base for the throne in the house of the Lord, and he turned the king’s entrance without in the house of the Lord because of the king of the Assyrians.” Some think that Ahaz anticipated a visit to Jerusalem by Tiglath-pileser and was making preparations to receive him.

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