Who were the kings that approached Jerusalem during the reign of Ahaz?

The kings that approached Jerusalem during the reign of Ahaz were Rezin and Pekah. Rezin was the king of Aram (Syria), and Pekah was the king of Israel (the Northern Kingdom). Together, they formed an alliance against Judah, seeking to pressure Ahaz into joining them in their resistance against the growing power of Assyria. This historical context is significant, as it leads to critical events in the narrative, including the prophecy of Isaiah concerning the future of Jerusalem and the call for faith in God amid political turmoil.

Pekah and Rezin's coalition represented a significant threat to Ahaz's rule and the stability of Judah, prompting Ahaz to seek assistance from a more powerful foreign ally—Assyria—igniting a series of events that would have lasting implications for the region. The involvement of these two kings is detailed in 2 Kings 16 and Isaiah 7.

The other names listed do not align with the historical accounts of threats to Jerusalem during Ahaz's reign. Sennacherib and Nebuchadnezzar, for instance, were later figures in the Assyrian and Babylonian empires, respectively, while the names Remaliah and Jotham do not represent kings that approached Jerusalem during