Ephraim saw his sicknesse] The evils which did consume them. then went Ephraim to the Assyrian] Menahem King of Israel required the assistance of Pul King of Assyria. 2 Kings 15:19. and sent] That is, Judah; which is to be supplied by analogie of what went before, and follows after. to King Jared] Or, to the king of Jared: or, to the king that should plead. Namely, to Tiglath-pilneser King of Assyria, to whom Ahaz King of Judah sent for help against Rezin King of Syria, and Pekah King of Israel. 2 Kings 16:7.