2 Chronicles 28:16 bbe — At that time King Ahaz sent for help to the king of Assyria.

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"At that time King Ahaz sent for help to the king of Assyria."

— 2 Chronicles 28:16, Bible in Basic English

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2 Chronicles 28 — Context

13

And said to them, You are not to let these prisoners come here; for what you are designing to do will be a cause of sin against the Lord to us, making even greater our sin and our wrongdoing, which now are great enough, and his wrath is burning against Israel.

14

So the armed men gave up the prisoners and the goods they had taken to the heads and the meeting of the people.

15

And those men who have been named went up and took the prisoners, clothing those among them who were uncovered, with things from the goods which had been taken in the war, and putting robes on them and shoes on their feet; and they gave them food and drink and oil for their bodies, and seating all the feeble among them on asses, they took them to Jericho, the town of palm-trees, to their people, and then went back to Samaria.

16

At that time King Ahaz sent for help to the king of Assyria.

17

For the Edomites had come again, attacking Judah and taking away prisoners.

18

And the Philistines, forcing their way into the towns of the lowlands and the south of Judah, had taken Beth-shemesh and Aijalon and Gederoth and Soco, with their daughter-towns, as well as Timnah and Gimzo and their daughter-towns, and were living there.

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For the Lord made Judah low, because of Ahaz, king of Israel; for he had given up all self-control in Judah, sinning greatly against the Lord.

2 Chronicles 28:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 28:16 say?
2 Chronicles 28:16 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “At that time King Ahaz sent for help to the king of Assyria.”
Where is 2 Chronicles 28:16 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 28:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 28, verse 16.
Who wrote 2 Chronicles?
2 Chronicles is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Ezra). It was written c. 450–425 BC.
What is the book of 2 Chronicles about?
2 Chronicles narrates Solomon's reign and the kings of Judah down to the exile, with particular emphasis on the temple and faithful worship. It ends with Cyrus's decree authorizing the return — a note of hope for a people just home from Babylon.
What are the major themes of 2 Chronicles?
2 Chronicles explores themes including Temple, Worship, Faithful Kings, Reform, Return. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Chronicles 28:16.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 28:16 in?
2 Chronicles 28:16 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Chronicles 28:16?
2 Chronicles 28:16 reads (BBE): “At that time King Ahaz sent for help to the king of Assyria.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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