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2 Kings 16:7-9

King James Version (KJV)

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7. So Ahaz sent messengers to Tiglathpileser king of Assyria, saying, I [am] thy servant and thy son: come up, and save me out of the hand of the king of Syria, and out of the hand of the king of Israel, which rise up against me. 8. And Ahaz took the silver and gold that was found in the house of the LORD, and in the treasures of the king’s house, and sent [it for] a present to the king of Assyria. 9. And the king of Assyria hearkened unto him: for the king of Assyria went up against Damascus, and took it, and carried [the people of] it captive to Kir, and slew Rezin.

2 Kings 16:7-9 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 2 Kings 16:7

Theological / Devotional

Sent messengers. Ahaz took this step against the advice of the prophet Isaiah, who encouraged him to place his trust in God and not in man (Isa. 7:7-13 ; 8:13).

Save me. Such a cry should have been addressed only to the God of heaven. The direction of the petition to Tiglath-pileser was a sad reflection on Ahaz’ lack of faith in God. The Lord had repeatedly promised to deliver His people in time of affliction. Isaiah urged the king to place his confidence in God and not in man, but Ahaz refused to hear the advice of the prophet.

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