KJV ORIGINAL
And Tilgathpilneser king of Assyria came unto him, and distressed him, but strengthened him not.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Tiglath-Pileser, the king of Assyria, came to him and caused him trouble instead of helping him.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is showing that when King Ahaz sought help from a foreign power, it backfired and brought more problems rather than the assistance he hoped for.
📚 Historical Context
King Ahaz of Judah was facing military pressure from Israel and Syria, so he foolishly sought help from the powerful Assyrian empire by paying them tribute. Instead of being a reliable ally, Assyria became another source of oppression and demands. This was around 735-732 BC during a time when small nations often tried to survive by allying with larger empires.
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