2 Kings 16:8

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Ahaz took the silver and gold that was found in the house of Yahweh, and in the treasures of the king's house, and sent it for a present to the king of Assyria.

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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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Assyria was the dominant Mesopotamian empire to which Ahaz sent temple and palace treasures as tribute. Jerusalem, including the City of David, was Judah’s capital; Damascus was Syria’s capital, while Edom and Elath lay south near the Gulf of Aqaba, where Judah had recently suffered losses.

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2 Kings 16:8 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