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John Gill's Exposition on 2 Kings 16:8

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John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
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And Ahaz took the silver and gold that was found in the house of the Lord, etc.] Which Uzziah and Jotham had put there; for all that was found there in the times of Amaziah was taken away by Jehoash king of Israel, (<121414>2 Kings 14:14) and in the treasures of the king’s house; whatever gold and silver he had of his own: and sent it for a present to the king of Assyria; to obtain his help and assistance.
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