The Philistines also had invaded the cities of the low country, and of the south of Judah, and had taken Bethshemesh, and Ajalon, and Gederoth, and Shocho with the villages thereof, and Timnah with the villages thereof, Gimzo also and the villages thereof: and they dwelt there.
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Gill's Exposition
And Tilgathpilneser king of Assyria came unto him,.... Not to Jerusalem, but to Damascus, where he made a diversion in his favour, and took that city, and where Ahaz met him, Kg2 16:9.
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Barnes' Notes
Philistia also, eager to retaliate the blows she had received from Uzziah 2Ch 26:6, seized her opportunity. Ajalon and Shocho were among the cities fortified by Rehoboam 2Ch 11:7, 2Ch 11:10;…
Here is, I. The great distress which the kingdom of Ahaz was reduced to for his sin. In general, 1. The Lord brought Judah low, Ch2 28:19. They had lately been very high in wealth and power; but God…
Cambridge Bible
had invaded Rather, raided.
the low country R.V. the lowland (Heb. Shephçlâh). Cp. 2Ch 1:15 (note).
Beth-shemesh Cp. 1Ch 6:59 [44, Heb.], note.
Ajalon R.V. Aijalon; cp. 2Ch 11:10.
Gederoth Jos 15:41.…
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