2 Kings 16
KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 16 of 25
Chapter Summary
Ahaz's wicked reign. He diverts the altar to his own devotion. He spoils the temple. Hezekiah succeeds him.
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People & Context
Ahaz begins a sixteen-year evil reign in Judah, acting like the kings of Israel, causing his son to pass through the fire, and sacrificing in high pla…
Rezin of Syria and Pekah of Israel come up to war against Jerusalem and besiege Ahaz, but are unable to conquer him.
Rezin recovers Elath for Syria, clearing the Jews out and allowing Syrians to live there.
Timeline
Ahaz begins a sixteen-year evil reign in Judah, acting like the kings of Israel, causing his son to pass through the fire, and sacrificing in high places.
2 Kings 16:1-4Rezin of Syria and Pekah of Israel come up to war against Jerusalem and besiege Ahaz, but are unable to conquer him.
2 Kings 16:5Rezin recovers Elath for Syria, clearing the Jews out and allowing Syrians to live there.
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