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The king of Assyria listened to him; and the king of Assyria went up against Damascus, and took it, and carried [the people of] it captive to Kir, and killed Rezin.
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History Confirms Scripture
Scholars confirm that the events in this verse are supported by external historical sources. Assyrian records corroborate the two-year siege of Damascus, the death of King Rezin, and the brutal Assyrian conquest, affirming the historical reliability of the biblical account.
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2 Kings
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The submission of Judah, which Ahaz offered, was of the utmost importance for any plans of Egyptian conquest. Naturally, Damascus was the first tar…
19th Century
Anglican
Went up against Damascus, and took it. — We learn from the inscriptions that Damascus stood a two years’ siege. (The Epon…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And the king of Assyria hearkened unto him Complied with his request:
for the king of Syria went …
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