tir.ha.qah names the king of Cush reported as setting out to fight against Hezekiah's opponent.

The term is used as a proper name for the king of Cush in reports that he has come out or set out to fight, prompting the sending of messengers to Hezekiah.

1. Proper name for the king of Cush · dominant

   In 2 Kings 19:9, the proper noun occurs in the report that the king of Cush has come out to fight; the APB renders the clause "concerning Tirhakah king of Cush." Isaiah 37:9 presents the same use in a report that he has set out to fight, after which messengers are sent to Hezekiah.

   2 Kings 19:9Isaiah 37:9

In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB presents the name as "Tirhakah king of Cush" in both verses. The title and surrounding report belong to the verse-level presentation rather than a separate rendering of the name.