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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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Albert Barnes
On 2 Kings 16:9
18th Century
Theologian
The submission of Judah, which Ahaz offered, was of the utmost importance for any plans of Egyptian conquest. Naturally, Damascus was the first tar…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Kings 16:9
19th Century
Bishop
Went up against Damascus, and took it. — We learn from the inscriptions that Damascus stood a two years’ siege. (The Epon…
John Gill
On 2 Kings 16:9
17th Century
Pastor
And the king of Assyria hearkened unto him
Complied with his request:
for the king of Syria went …
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Matthew Henry
On 2 Kings 16:1–9
17th Century
Minister
Few and evil were the days of Ahaz. Those whose hearts condemn them will go anywhere in a day of distress, rather than to God. The sin was its own …