At that time did king Ahaz send unto the kings of Assyria to help him.
Ver. 16. Did Ahaz send unto the king of Assyria.] Heb., Kings; so he is called, because king of kings, a mighty monarch. To him, therefore, Ahaz sendeth for help, at that time when the prophet Isaiah bade him trust only in God, and offered him a most satisfying sign for his confirmation. Isa 7:14-16 See Trapp on " 2Ki 16:7 "