Took away a portion ... gave it. —Rather, For Ahaz had despoiled the house of the Lord, and …

A black mark is put against his name, to show how greatly guilty he was. Those who rebel against divine checks, and will not be restrained by the p…

For Ahaz took away a portion out of the house of the Lord, and out of the house of the king, and of the princes A part ou…

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…