Again the Lord spoke to Ahaz, “Ask the Lord your God for a sign, whether in the deepest depths or in the highest heights.” But Ahaz said, “I will not ask; I will not put the Lord to the test.” Then ...

Ahaz sent him gifts of silver and gold from the temple and palace to secure his assistance. After the Assyrian king conquered the city of Damascus, Ahaz traveled there in an attempt to appease and ...