2 Chronicles 28:21

2 Chronicles Old Testament

WEB

For Ahaz took away a portion out of the house of the Lord, and out of the house of the king and of the princes, and gave it to the king of Assyria: but it did not help him.

KJV

For Ahaz took away a portion out of the house of the LORD, and out of the house of the king, and of the princes, and gave it unto the king of Assyria: but he helped him not.

Commentary

Commentary

For Ahaz took away a portion out of the house of the Lord, and out of the house of the king, and of the princes,.... A part out of the treasures of the temple, and a part out of his own treasures, and another which he levied upon his nobles: and gave it unto the king of Assyria; sent it to him as a present, to engage him on his side, and assist him against his enemies, Kg2 16:10 . but he helped him not; See Gill on Ch2 28:20 .