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15 Then those who were mentioned by name got up and took the captives, and with the spoil they clothed all who were naked among them; they clothed them, gave them sandals, provided them with food and drink, and anointed them; and carrying all the feeble among them on donkeys, they brought them to their kindred at Jericho, the city of palm trees. Then they returned to Samaria.(A)

Assyria Refuses to Help Judah

16 At that time King Ahaz sent to the king[a] of Assyria for help.(B) 17 For the Edomites had again invaded and defeated Judah and carried away captives.

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  1. 28.16 Gk Syr Vg: Heb kings

15 Then (A)the men who were designated by name arose, took hold of the captives, and they clothed all their naked ones from the spoil; and they gave them clothes and sandals, fed them and (B)gave them drink, anointed them with oil, led all their feeble ones on donkeys, and brought them to Jericho, (C)the city of palm trees, to their brothers; then they returned to Samaria.

Ahaz Sends to Assyria for Help

16 (D)At that time King Ahaz sent to the [a]kings of Assyria for help. 17 (E)Indeed, again the Edomites had come and struck Judah and carried away captives.

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  1. 2 Chronicles 28:16 Ancient versions king