2 Chronicles 28:20
2 Chronicles 28:20 in Multiple Translations
Then Tiglath-pileser king of Assyria came to Ahaz but afflicted him rather than strengthening him.
And Tilgath-pilneser king of Assyria came unto him, and distressed him, but strengthened him not.
And Tilgath-pilneser king of Assyria came unto him, and distressed him, but strengthened him not.
Then Tiglath-pileser, king of Assyria, came to him, but was a cause of trouble and not of strength to him.
So Tiglath-pileser, king of Assyria, came to Ahaz but attacked rather than helped him.
And Tilgath Pilneeser king of Asshur came vnto him, who troubled him and did not strengthen him.
And Tilgath-Pilneser king of Asshur cometh in unto him, and doth distress him, and hath not strengthened him,
Tilgath-pilneser king of Assyria came to him and gave him trouble, but didn’t strengthen him.
And Tilgath-pilneser king of Assyria came to him, and distressed him, but strengthened him not.
And he brought, against him Thelgathphalnasar king of the Assyrians, who also afflicted him, and plundered him without any resistance.
Tiglath-Pileser, the king of Assyria, sent his army saying that they would help Ahaz, but instead of helping him, they caused him to experience trouble.
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2 Chronicles 28:20 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יָּבֹ֣א
עָלָ֔י/ו
תִּלְּגַ֥ת
פִּלְנְאֶ֖סֶר
מֶ֣לֶךְ
אַשּׁ֑וּר
וַ/יָּ֥צַר
ל֖/וֹ
וְ/לֹ֥א
חֲזָקֽ/וֹ
וַ/יָּבֹ֣א
bôwʼ
H935
Lebo
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
עָלָ֔י/ו
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep | Suff
תִּלְּגַ֥ת
Tiglath Pilʼeçer
H8407
Tiglath-pileser
N-proper
פִּלְנְאֶ֖סֶר
Tiglath Pilʼeçer
H8407
Tiglath-pileser
N-proper
מֶ֣לֶךְ
melek
H4428
King's
N-ms
אַשּׁ֑וּר
ʼAshshûwr
H804
Asshur
N-proper
וַ/יָּ֥צַר
tsûwr
H6696
to confine
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms
ל֖/וֹ
Prep | Suff
וְ/לֹ֥א
lôʼ
H3808
not
Conj | Part
חֲזָקֽ/וֹ
châzaq
H2388
to strengthen
V-Qal-Perf-3ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Chronicles 28:20
וַ/יָּבֹ֣א
bôwʼ
H935
"Lebo"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
This verb means to go or come, and is used in many contexts, such as entering a place or approaching someone, as seen in the book of Genesis. It can also mean to abide or apply, and is translated in various ways in the KJV Bible. This term is related to the name Lebo Hamath.
Definition: A shortened name of Lebo Hamath complined withcha.mat (חֲמָת "Hamath" H2574) This name means to go in, enter
Usage: Occurs in 2307 OT verses. KJV: abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. See also: Genesis 2:19; Genesis 32:7; Exodus 1:19.
עָלָ֔י/ו
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
תִּלְּגַ֥ת
Tiglath Pilʼeçer
H8407
"Tiglath-pileser"
N-proper
Tiglath-pileser was a powerful Assyrian king who attacked the northern kingdom of Israel during the reign of Pekah, as recorded in 2 Kings 15:29. His name means uncovering a wonderful bond or alliance.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Ki.15.19 § Tiglath-pileser or Tilgath-pilneser = "thou will uncover the wonderful bond" an Assyrian king who attacked Samaria or northern kingdom of Israel in the reign of Pekah
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: Tiglath-pileser, Tilgath-pilneser. See also: 2 Kings 15:29; 1 Chronicles 5:6; 2 Chronicles 28:20.
פִּלְנְאֶ֖סֶר
Tiglath Pilʼeçer
H8407
"Tiglath-pileser"
N-proper
Tiglath-pileser was a powerful Assyrian king who attacked the northern kingdom of Israel during the reign of Pekah, as recorded in 2 Kings 15:29. His name means uncovering a wonderful bond or alliance.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Ki.15.19 § Tiglath-pileser or Tilgath-pilneser = "thou will uncover the wonderful bond" an Assyrian king who attacked Samaria or northern kingdom of Israel in the reign of Pekah
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: Tiglath-pileser, Tilgath-pilneser. See also: 2 Kings 15:29; 1 Chronicles 5:6; 2 Chronicles 28:20.
מֶ֣לֶךְ
melek
H4428
"King's"
N-ms
This word refers to a king or royal person, like King David or King Saul. It can also describe something related to a king, like the King's Valley in Genesis. The Bible often uses this word to talk about the rulers of Israel.
Definition: King's (Valley) (Gen.14.17)
Usage: Occurs in 1919 OT verses. KJV: king, royal. See also: Genesis 14:1; Joshua 10:39; 1 Samuel 16:1.
אַשּׁ֑וּר
ʼAshshûwr
H804
"Asshur"
N-proper
Asshur was the second son of Shem and the ancestor of the Assyrians, mentioned in Genesis 10:22. The name Asshur means 'a step'.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.10.22; son of: Shem (H8035); brother of: Elam (H5867C), Arpachshad (H0775), Lud (H3865) and Aram (H0758) § Asshur or Assyria = "a step" 1) the second son of Shem, eponymous ancestor of the Assyrians 2) the people of Assyria 3) the nation, Assyria 4) the land, Assyria or Asshur
Usage: Occurs in 138 OT verses. KJV: Asshur, Assur, Assyria, Assyrians. See H838 (אָשֻׁר). See also: Genesis 2:14; Isaiah 7:20; Psalms 83:9.
וַ/יָּ֥צַר
tsûwr
H6696
"to confine"
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms
To form or shape something, like a potter molds clay, as in Isaiah 29:16.
Definition: 1) to bind, besiege, confine, cramp 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to confine, secure 1a2) to shut in, beseige 1a3) to shut up, enclose
Usage: Occurs in 36 OT verses. KJV: adversary, assault, beset, besiege, bind (up), cast, distress, fashion, fortify, inclose, lay siege, put up in bags. See also: Exodus 23:22; 2 Kings 18:9; Psalms 139:5.
ל֖/וֹ
""
Prep | Suff
וְ/לֹ֥א
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Conj | Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
חֲזָקֽ/וֹ
châzaq
H2388
"to strengthen"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms | Suff
To strengthen means to be strong or courageous, and can also mean to seize or conquer, as seen in various KJV translations.
Definition: : strengthen/support/encourage 1) to strengthen, prevail, harden, be strong, become strong, be courageous, be firm, grow firm, be resolute, be sore 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be strong, grow strong 1a1a) to prevail, prevail upon 1a1b) to be firm, be caught fast, be secure 1a1c) to press, be urgent 1a1d) to grow stout, grow rigid, grow hard (bad sense) 1a1e) to be severe, be grievous 1a2) to strengthen 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to make strong 1b2) to restore to strength, give strength 1b3) to strengthen, sustain, encourage 1b4) to make strong, make bold, encourage 1b5) to make firm 1b6) to make rigid, make hard 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to make strong, strengthen 1c2) to make firm 1c3) to display strength 1c4) to make severe 1c5) to support 1c6) to repair 1c7) to prevail, prevail upon 1c8) to have or take or keep hold of, retain, hold up, sustain, support 1c9) to hold, contain 1d) (Hithpael) 1d1) to strengthen oneself 1d2) to put forth strength, use one's strength 1d3) to withstand 1d4) to hold strongly with
Usage: Occurs in 266 OT verses. KJV: aid, amend, [idiom] calker, catch, cleave, confirm, be constant, constrain, continue, be of good (take) courage(-ous, -ly), encourage (self), be established, fasten, force, fortify, make hard, harden, help, (lay) hold (fast), lean, maintain, play the man, mend, become (wax) mighty, prevail, be recovered, repair, retain, seize, be (wax) sore, strengthen (self), be stout, be (make, shew, wax) strong(-er), be sure, take (hold), be urgent, behave self valiantly, withstand. See also: Genesis 19:16; 1 Chronicles 22:13; Psalms 27:14.
Study Notes — 2 Chronicles 28:20
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- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 28:20
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 28:20
- Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 28:20
- Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 28:20
- Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 28:20
- Barnes' Notes on 2 Chronicles 28:20
- Sermons on 2 Chronicles 28:20
Context — The Idolatry of Ahaz
18The Philistines had also raided the cities of the foothills and the Negev of Judah, capturing and occupying Beth-shemesh, Aijalon, and Gederoth, as well as Soco, Timnah, and Gimzo with their villages.
19For the LORD humbled Judah because Ahaz king of Israel had thrown off restraint in Judah and had been most unfaithful to the LORD.
20Then Tiglath-pileser king of Assyria came to Ahaz but afflicted him rather than strengthening him.
21Although Ahaz had taken a portion from the house of the LORD, from the royal palace, and from the princes and had presented it to the king of Assyria, it did not help him. 22In the time of his distress, King Ahaz became even more unfaithful to the LORD.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 2 Kings 15:29 | In the days of Pekah king of Israel, Tiglath-pileser king of Assyria came and captured Ijon, Abel-beth-maacah, Janoah, Kedesh, Hazor, Gilead, and Galilee, including all the land of Naphtali, and he took the people as captives to Assyria. |
| 2 | 1 Chronicles 5:26 | So the God of Israel stirred up the spirit of Pul king of Assyria (that is, Tiglath-pileser king of Assyria) to take the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh into exile. And he brought them to Halah, Habor, Hara, and the river of Gozan, where they remain to this day. |
| 3 | Isaiah 30:16 | “No,” you say, “we will flee on horses.” Therefore you will flee! “We will ride swift horses,” but your pursuers will be faster. |
| 4 | Isaiah 30:3 | But Pharaoh’s protection will become your shame, and the refuge of Egypt’s shade your disgrace. |
| 5 | Hosea 5:13 | When Ephraim saw his sickness and Judah his wound, then Ephraim turned to Assyria and sent to the great king. But he cannot cure you or heal your wound. |
| 6 | Jeremiah 2:37 | Moreover, you will leave that place with your hands on your head, for the LORD has rejected those you trust; you will not prosper by their help.” |
| 7 | 2 Kings 17:5 | Then the king of Assyria invaded the whole land, marched up to Samaria, and besieged it for three years. |
| 8 | 2 Kings 16:7–10 | So Ahaz sent messengers to Tiglath-pileser king of Assyria, saying, “I am your servant and your son. Come up and save me from the hands of the kings of Aram and Israel, who are rising up against me.” Ahaz also took the silver and gold found in the house of the LORD and in the treasuries of the king’s palace, and he sent it as a gift to the king of Assyria. So the king of Assyria responded to him, marched up to Damascus, and captured it. He took its people to Kir as captives and put Rezin to death. Then King Ahaz went to Damascus to meet Tiglath-pileser king of Assyria. On seeing the altar in Damascus, King Ahaz sent Uriah the priest a model of the altar and complete plans for its construction. |
| 9 | Isaiah 7:20 | On that day the Lord will use a razor hired from beyond the Euphrates —the king of Assyria—to shave your head and the hair of your legs, and to remove your beard as well. |
2 Chronicles 28:20 Summary
[This verse tells us that King Ahaz of Judah asked the king of Assyria for help, but instead of getting stronger, he got weaker. This happened because Ahaz did not trust in God, as we see in 2 Chronicles 28:19. It's like when we try to solve our problems on our own without asking God for help, and it just makes things worse. We should remember that God is our true source of strength, as seen in Psalm 28:7, and trust in Him to provide for us.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did King Ahaz seek help from the king of Assyria?
King Ahaz sought help from the king of Assyria because Judah was being attacked by the Philistines, as seen in 2 Chronicles 28:18, and he likely thought the king of Assyria could provide military assistance, but as we see in this verse, it ultimately led to more affliction for Ahaz.
What does it mean that Tiglath-pileser 'afflicted him rather than strengthening him'?
This means that instead of receiving the help he expected, Ahaz was weakened or harmed by the king of Assyria, which is a fulfillment of the judgment of God as stated in 2 Chronicles 28:19, where it says the LORD humbled Judah because of Ahaz's unfaithfulness.
How does this event relate to Ahaz's faithfulness to God?
This event shows that Ahaz's lack of faithfulness to God, as mentioned in 2 Chronicles 28:19, led to his downfall, and even his attempts to secure help from other sources, like the king of Assyria, were unsuccessful, illustrating the importance of trusting in God as seen in Proverbs 3:5-6.
What can we learn from Ahaz's mistake of seeking help from the wrong source?
We can learn that seeking help from sources other than God can lead to more problems, as seen in Ahaz's case, and that we should instead trust in God's sovereignty and provision, as encouraged in Psalm 37:3-7, to find true strength and deliverance.
Reflection Questions
- In what ways do I seek strength or help from sources other than God, and how can I shift my focus to trusting in Him alone?
- How does this verse illustrate the consequences of not trusting in God's plan and provision, and what can I learn from Ahaz's experience?
- What are some areas in my life where I am trying to find strength or solutions in my own power or through worldly means, and how can I surrender these to God?
- In what ways can I apply the principle of trusting in God's sovereignty, as seen in Psalm 37:3-7, to my current challenges and struggles?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 28:20
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, 2 Kings 16:9 and
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 28:20
And Tilgath-pilneser king of Assyria came unto him, and distressed him, but strengthened him not.
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 28:20
2 Chronicles 28:20 And Tilgathpilneser king of Assyria came unto him, and distressed him, but strengthened him not.Ver. 20. And Tilgathpilneser.] See 2 Kings 16:10. And distressed him, but strengthened him not.] This beast observing the hedge to be low, went over it, making Ahaz his tributary: how else is it said, that Hezekiah rebelled against him? Many princes have lost what they had, by calling in foreigners to their help. The Romans and Turks got much by this means.
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 28:20
(20) Tilgath-pilneser (Heb., Pilne’θser). In 2 Kings more correctly called Tiglath-pileser (Pil’θser). (See Note on 1 Chronicles 5:26.) According to the As syrian Eponym Canon, Tiglath-pileser II. came to the throne B.C. 745, and marched westward against Damascus and Israel, B.C. 734. The importance of these dates for the chronology of the period is obvious. Came unto him.—Comp. the more detailed narrative in 2 Kings 16:7-10; and see Note on 2 Chronicles 28:16. Tiglath was induced by the message and present of Ahaz to undertake a campaign in the west; he captured Damascus, slew Rezin, and transported the population of the city to Kir (Kings, l.c.). After this, “king Ahaz went to Damascus to meet Tiglath-pileser king of Assyria” (2 Kings 16:10). The chronicler in the words before us, is estimating the results of this expedition as they affected the interests of Judah. At the prayer of Ahaz the Assyrian had indeed “come to him”; but not with any purpose of strengthening the southern kingdom. Glad of a pretext for interference in the affairs of the west, the ambitious usurper was simply bent on the extension of his own empire; and when the more powerful states of Syria and Israel lay at his feet, he naturally proceeded to require a most unequivocal acknowledgment of vassalage from Ahaz.
He thus “distressed” or oppressed him by reducing his kingdom to a mere dependency of Assyria, besides impoverishing him of all his treasure, which Ahaz had sent as the price of this ruinous help. Distressed him, but strengthened him not.—This is correct. A possible rendering is: “and besieged him, and conquered him not”; but the context is against it. (The word chazaq, “strengthened,” everywhere else means to be strong, or, to prevail. LXX. omits the last words, rendering the whole καὶἐπάταξεναὐτόν. Syriac and Arabic, “besieged him.” The Vulg. has: “et afflixit eum, et nullo resistente vastavit.” That Judah now became tributary to Assyria is evident from 2 Kings 18:7; 2 Kings 18:14; 2 Kings 18:20.
Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 28:20
20. Tilgath-pilneser] i.e. Tiglath-pileser III. Cp. 1 Chronicles 5:6 (note). came … him not] Some error in the text is probable here. The Hebrew cannot be rendered as in the A.V., but no satisfactory emendation has been proposed.
Barnes' Notes on 2 Chronicles 28:20
Tilgath-pilneser - This form of the name is doubly corrupt. See the properly Hebraized form in 2 Kings 15:29.
Sermons on 2 Chronicles 28:20
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To Sin and Not to Blush! by Thomas Brooks | Thomas Brooks emphasizes the deep connection between sin and shame, asserting that true shame arises from the recognition of one's sins and the need for atonement. He reflects on E |
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Dry Land by Glenn Meldrum | In this sermon, the preacher describes the reality of the brokenness and sinfulness in society. He talks about the various problems that exist in people's lives, such as domestic v |
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Balm in Gilead by J.C. Philpot | J.C. Philpot preaches about the desperate state of God's people, emphasizing the deep wounds of sin and the need for a profound realization of one's sinful nature to fully apprecia |
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Truth & Error by J.C. Philpot | J.C. Philpot preaches about the dangers of evil and error, both originating from Satan and leading to destruction. While evil acts are more visibly condemned, error on fundamental |
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The Papal and Hierarchial System - Part 1 by Joseph John Gurney | Joseph John Gurney preaches about the divine origin and authority of the Holy Scriptures, emphasizing that the canon of Scripture was not arbitrarily fixed by man but recognized by |