3 figures
King of Judah
Ahaz was the king of Judah who engaged in idolatrous practices and sought assistance from the Assyrian king, Tiglath-Pileser, rather than relying on the Lord. His reign is marked by religious apostasy and political alliances that compromised Judah's faithfulness to God.
King of Assyria
Tiglath-Pileser III was the Assyrian king to whom Ahaz appealed for help against the kings of Aram and Israel. His involvement signifies the political entanglements that Judah entered into, leading to further subjugation.
Priest in Jerusalem
Urijah was the priest who complied with King Ahaz's orders to construct an altar modeled after one in Damascus, demonstrating the religious corruption and departure from the prescribed worship of Yahweh.