Matthew Poole and continuators on 2 Kings 18:23

23 Now therefore, I pray thee, give pledges to my lord the king of Assyria, and I will deliver thee two thousand horses, if thou be able on thy part to set riders upon them.

i. e. Give him Hostages to secure him from thy future Rebellion, and he will depart from thee. Or rather, contend with my lord in battel: Seeing thou hast counsel and strength for War, do not lie lurking in thy strong hold, but come out into the open Field, and let us try for Mastery: and whereas thou maist pretend thou wantest Horses to Fight with me, if thou wilt'st accept of my Challenge, I will furnish thee with 2000 Horses, if thou hast Riders for them; as it here follows.

Marginal references: O[illegible: 1+ letters], Hostages.