John Gill's Exposition on 2 Kings 16:5

A historical reference excerpt for this verse. Read it alongside the biblical text and other available sources.

Exposition of the Old and New Testament
John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
Source: BibleWord.ai's local reference edition of this named work.

Then Rezin king of Syria, and Pekah son of Remaliah king of Israel, came up to Jerusalem to war, etc.] To fight with Ahaz, moved to it by the Lord, to chastise Ahaz for his idolatry, (<121537>2 Kings 15:37 <142805>2 Chronicles 28:5) but could not overcome him; so as to take Jerusalem, and set up another king there, as their scheme was, (<230705>Isaiah 7:5,) though they had both at other times got great advantages over him, and slew many of his people, and carried them captive, (see <142805>2 Chronicles 28:5-8).

Read 2 Kings 16:5 →Read the full chapter →Jamieson, Fausset & Brown →Barnes' Notes →Wesley's Explanatory Notes →Tyndale Open Study Notes →Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge →Keil & Delitzsch →

How to use this source
This excerpt is attributed to its named commentary. It is included as a historical study resource and should be evaluated in light of Scripture and other relevant evidence.