they made a conspiracy] So many of his subjects, and such mighty ones, plotted and wrought treason against him, after his idolatry (2 Chron. 25. 14, 27.) as he durst not stand out against them, but fled. to Lachish] A strong city in the borders of Judah, 2 Chronicles 11:9. Isai. 36. 1, 2.