2 Kings 16:10

The Idolatry of Ahaz · 2 Kings 16:10–20
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Translations

Modern
Then King Ahaz went to Damascus to meet Tiglath-pileser king of Assyria. On seeing the altar in Damascus, King Ahaz sent Uriah the priest a model of the altar and complete plans for its construction.
Traditional
And king Ahaz went to Damascus to meet Tiglath–pileser king of Assyria, and saw an altar that was at Damascus: and king Ahaz sent to Urijah the priest the fashion of the altar, and the pattern of it, according to all the workmanship thereof.
Literal
And King Ahaz went to meet Tiglath-pileser King of Assyria at Damascus. And he saw an altar that was at Damascus, and King Ahaz sent to Urijah the priest the design of the altar and its pattern, according to all its workmanship.
Latin
Perrexitque rex Achaz in occursum Theglathphalasar regis Assyriorum in Damascum: cumque vidisset altare Damasci, misit rex Achaz ad Uriam sacerdotem exemplar ejus, et similitudinem juxta omne opus ejus.

Original

Hebrew
English
Then King Ahaz went to Damascus to meet Tiglath-pileser king of Assyria. On seeing the altar in Damascus, King Ahaz sent Uriah the priest a model of the altar and complete plans for its construction.

Notes

Ahaz noticed the altar of the Arameans and had a copy made to imitate their religious practices.

Theme notes and profiles

Ahaz Arameans Assyria Fearing People

Events

Parallels

2 Chronicles 28:16–27

People

Ahaz: King of Judah, son of Jotham Tiglath-pileser: Assyrian king who conquered parts of Israel Uriah: Priest during the reign of King Ahaz

Places

Assyria: A powerful ancient empire, often in conflict with Israel Damascus: Ancient city, capital of Syria, important in biblical history

Glossary

Ahaz (King) Alliance Book of Micah Immanuel Kings, Books of First and Second Nineveh, Ninevite Oholah and Oholibah Syria, Syrians Uriah

Topics

Ahaz: Visits Damascus Altar used in Idolatrous Worship Altars of Ahaz Church and State: State Superior to Religion: Ahaz, in Transforming the Altars Kings: Who Reigned Over Judah: Ahaz Prophecies Concerning Israel: Ahaz Changes the Nature of the Altar in the Temple Temple: Solomon's: Ahaz Changes the Pattern of the Altar In The Altar of Burnt-Offering: Ahaz Removed and Profaned Tiglath-Pileser: Forms an Alliance with Ahaz; Captures Damascus Uriah: A Priest: Probably Identical with Urijah Urijah: A Priest in Ahaz: Builds a New Altar for Ahaz