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“Because this people has refused the waters of Shiloah that go softly, and rejoice in Rezin and Remaliah’s son;
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Verse 6. Silence. Being willing to receive Tabeel, instead of their lawful prince. Achaz was then terrified, and chose to become tributary, rather than to lose his crown. Herein both offended God, in whom they ought to have trusted; and the auxiliary king looked upon himself as master of the country. 2 Chronicles 28:20. Calmet.—Israel had joined with the Syrian; but was reduced to the state of captivity, while Jerusalem was preserved. Worthington.
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