And it came to pass in the days of Ahaz the son of Jotham, the son of Uzziah, king of Judah, that Rezin the king of Syria, and Pekah the son of Remaliah, king of Israel, went up toward Jerusalem to war against it, but could not prevail against it.
During the time when Ahaz (son of Jotham, grandson of Uzziah) was king of Judah, Rezin the king of Syria and Pekah the son of Remaliah, king of Israel, marched up to attack Jerusalem. But they were unable to conquer it.
This verse describes how two enemy kings tried to attack Jerusalem during King Ahaz's reign, but they failed to capture the city.
📚 Historical Context
This event occurred around 735 BC during what's known as the Syro-Ephraimitic War. Syria and the northern kingdom of Israel had formed an alliance against Assyria and wanted to force Judah to join them. When King Ahaz of Judah refused, they attacked Jerusalem to try to replace him with a puppet king who would cooperate with their plans.
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