Tilgath-pilneser king of Assyria came to him and gave him trouble, but didn’t strengthen him.
ExplanationCommentary
Verse 20. And. Hebrew and Septuagint “And.… the king.… came against him, and smote him.” Hebrew continues, “but strengthened him not” in the end; though he had been invited, (verse 16. Bible.) and had actually made a diversion in favour of Achaz. But not being satisfied, he afterwards returned, and made cruel havoc in the country, imposing tribute upon the king, verse 21. 4 Kennicott. 16:7 and 18:7. It is therefore unnecessary to correct the Hebrew with Grotius, to make it agree with 4 Kennicott. 16:7. Thus—he “came to his aid, and relieved him from his distress, (verse 21,) and granted him assistance.”