2Ki 16:9 | MHM | STEP | v. 9 : The king of Assyria listened to Ahaz’s request. He attacked Damascus, took its people captive to Kir, and killed the king of Syria. This fulfilled the prophecy found in Amos 1:5 , but even though Ahaz got what he wanted, the cost was great, and the alliance only brought more trouble to Judah in the future (Amos 1:5 ).

‏ 2 Kings 16:9

v. 9: The king of Assyria listened to Ahaz’s request. He attacked Damascus, took its people captive to Kir, and killed the king of Syria. This fulfilled the prophecy found in Amos 1:5 ^a, but even though Ahaz got what he wanted, the cost was great, and the alliance only brought more trouble to Judah in the future (Amos 1:5 ^b).