Tiglath pileser. See note on "Pul", 2 Kings 15:19.

Abel-beth-maachah... Gilead. These names are mentioned in Tiglath's own inscriptions.

carried them captive. This deportation took place in 734 B.C., and is referred to in Isaiah 9:1; Isaiah 9:2. father, for whom he reigned four years. See note on 2 Kings 15:30 above.

Zadok. The high priest (1 Chronicles 6:12). Perhaps this was why he invaded the priests' office.

Continues after advertising
Continues after advertising