Which neighboring nation captured Elath from Judah during the reign of Ahaz and drove the Judeans out?
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Correct answer: Edom
According to 2 Kings 16:6, the Edomites recovered Elath and drove out the men of Judah during the reign of Ahaz. This loss of a strategic port further weakened Ahaz's kingdom.
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