The acts recorded here were probably not mere wanton acts of mutilation, but steps in the conversion of these sacred objects to other uses, such as…

And king Ahaz cut off. — The key to the right understanding of these verses is given in the last words of [Reference 2 Ki…

And King Ahaz cut off the borders of the bases, and removed
the laver from off them
I…

Ahaz showed contempt for the Sabbath, and thus opened a wide entrance for all kinds of sin. This he did for the king of Assyria. When those who hav…