So King Hezekiah of Judah sent word to the king of Assyria at Lachish: ‘I have done wrong; withdraw from me. Whatever you demand from me, I will pay.’ The king of Assyria demanded ten tonnes of silver and one tonne of gold from King Hezekiah of Judah.
Harness the horses to the chariot, you residents of Lachish. This was the beginning of sin for Daughter Zion because Israel’s acts of rebellion can be traced to you.