KJV ORIGINAL
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.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Ahaz took the silver and gold that was stored in the LORD's temple and in the royal treasury, and sent it as a gift to the king of Assyria.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
King Ahaz stripped the temple and palace of their precious metals to pay tribute to the Assyrian king.
📚 Historical Context
This occurred around 735-732 BC when King Ahaz of Judah was under military pressure from Israel and Syria. Instead of trusting God for deliverance, Ahaz chose to appeal to the powerful Assyrian empire for help. This decision required massive tribute payments and marked the beginning of Judah's dangerous dependence on foreign powers rather than relying on God.
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