And king Ahaz went to Damascus to meet Tiglathpileser king of Assyria, and saw an altar that was at Damascus: and king Ahaz sent to Urijah the priest the fashion of the altar, and the pattern of it, according to all the workmanship thereof.
El rey Acaz viajó a Damasco para reunirse con Tiglat-pileser, rey de Asiria, y vio un altar allí. El rey Acaz envió instrucciones detalladas al sacerdote Urías, describiendo exactamente cómo se veía el altar y cómo estaba hecho, incluyendo todos los detalles de la artesanía.
El rey Acaz vio un altar en Damasco y envió instrucciones detalladas al sacerdote Urías para reproducirlo exactamente.
📚 Contexto Histórico
During the reign of King Ahaz of Judah in the 8th century BC, the kingdom was facing military threats from Syria and Israel, prompting Ahaz to form an alliance with the Assyrian Empire by seeking help from King Tiglath-pileser. While visiting Damascus, which was under Assyrian control, Ahaz encountered an altar used in foreign worship and decided to replicate it, sending detailed plans to the priest Urijah in Jerusalem. This event highlights Ahaz's unfaithfulness to God, as he introduced pagan influences into Judah's religious practices, reflecting a broader pattern of idolatry among Israel's kings.
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