Ahaz king of Israel - This is an instance of the lax use of the word “Israel” (2 Chronicles 12:6; 2 Chronicles 21:2)…

Ahaz king of Israel.—Most commentators see an irony in this expression. But, as has been stated before, the southern kingdom w…

Had invaded the cities of the low country, and of the south of Judah, and had taken Bethshemesh, and Ajalon, and Gederoth, and Shocho with the …

For the Lord brought Judah low because of Ahaz king of Israel ,
&c.] Because of his impieties and idolatries, which …

Israel gained this victory because God was wrathful with Judah and made Israel His rod of indignation. He reminds them of their own sins. It is unb…