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In conquered Damascus, Ahaz studies an imposing altar and hands measured drawings to a courier; the courier rides toward Jerusalem where Uriah waits.
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2 Kings 16:10

A pattern from Damascus

The Altar from Damascus · 2 Kings 16

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10Then King Ahaz went to meet Tiglath-pileser king of Assyria at Damascus, and he saw the altar that was at Damascus. And King Ahaz sent to Uriah the priest a model of the altar and its pattern, according to all its workmanship.

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