2 Kings 16:18

Translations

Modern

And on account of the king of Assyria, he removed the Sabbath canopy they had built in the temple and closed the royal entryway outside the house of the LORD.

Traditional

And the covert for the sabbath that they had built in the house, and the king’s entry without, turned he from the house of the Lord for the king of Assyria.

Literal

And the covered place for the Sabbath that they had built in the temple, and the outer entrance of the king, he removed from the house of YHWH on account of the king of Assyria.

Latin

Musach quoque sabbati quod ædificaverat in templo: et ingressum regis exterius convertit in templum Domini propter regem Assyriorum.

Original

Hebrew

English

And on account of the king of Assyria, he removed the Sabbath canopy they had built in the temple and closed the royal entryway outside the house of the LORD.

Notes

2 Kings 16:17–18

The side panels and basins from the water carts and the Sea were made of bronze (see 1 Kings 7:25–40). Ahaz might have used them to pay tribute or for another project.
on account: At the king of Assyria's request, Ahaz removed the canopy leading to the inner court and the king’s private temple entrance. Judah lost much freedom because Ahaz trusted the Assyrian king's military help (2 Kings 16:7–8, 10).

Theme notes and profiles

Ahaz Assyria Fearing People

Events

Reign of Ahaz

Related verses

2 Kings 11:5
…and commanded them, “This is what you are to do: A third of you who come on duty on the Sabbath shall guard the royal palace,
Ezekiel 46:2
The prince is to enter from the outside through the portico of the gateway and stand by the gatepost, while the priests sacrifice his burnt offerings and peace offerings. He is to bow in worship at the threshold of the gate and then depart, but the gate must not be shut until evening.
1 Kings 10:5
…the food at his table, the seating of his servants, the service and attire of his attendants, his cupbearers, and the burnt offerings he presented at the house of the LORD, it took her breath away.

Parallels

2 Chronicles 28:16–27

People

Sabbath: The seventh day of the week, set apart for rest and worship

Places

Assyria: A powerful ancient empire, often in conflict with Israel

Glossary

Ahaz (King) Alliance Kings, Books of First and Second Nineveh, Ninevite Oholah and Oholibah Sabbath canopy Temple

Topics

Ahaz: King of Judah, Son and Successor of Jotham: Robs the Temple to Purchase Aid from the King of Asia Church: House of the Lord Kings: Who Reigned Over Judah: Ahaz Prophecies Concerning Israel: Ahaz Changes the Nature of the Altar in the Temple Temple: Solomon's: The Covered Place for the Sabbath and King's Entry the First Temple: Defiled and Its Treasures Given by Ahaz to the King of

2 Kings 16:18

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