KJV ORIGINAL
At that time did king Ahaz send unto the kings of Assyria to help him.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
At that time, King Ahaz sent messengers to the kings of Assyria, asking them to come and help him.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse shows King Ahaz turning to foreign powers for help instead of trusting in God during a crisis.
📚 Historical Context
King Ahaz of Judah was facing military attacks from Israel and Syria around 735-732 BC. Instead of seeking God's help as previous faithful kings had done, he chose to appeal to the powerful Assyrian empire for military assistance. This decision would ultimately lead to Judah becoming a vassal state under Assyrian control and marked a significant turning point away from reliance on God.
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