2 Kings 16:2

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Twenty years old was Ahaz when he began to reign; and he reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem: and he didn't do that which was right in the eyes of Yahweh his God, like David his father.

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The Assyrian EmpireThe extent of the Assyrian Empire that conquered the northern kingdom of Israel.

Map of Palestine (The Holy Land)A general map of Palestine showing towns and regions across the Holy Land.

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Jerusalem, the City of David, was Judah’s capital, where Ahaz

Places in this passage

2 Kings 16:2 mentions Assyria, City of David, Damascus, Edom, Elath, Jerusalem and Syria.

Photo of Assyria — Assyria · Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin FRCP(Glasg)

Photo of City of David — City of David · Avraham Graicer