2Ki 16:17 | MHM | STEP | Ahaz Defaces the Temple and Dies This section describes how King Ahaz further dishonored the temple of the Lord by damaging its sacred objects and changing its structure. He showed disrespect for God’s worship and the Sabbath, and even changed the royal entrance to the temple. Ahaz’s actions were meant to please the king of Assyria, but they showed how far he had turned from God. His life ended early, but his son Hezekiah would later restore what Ahaz had ruined. v. 17 : Ahaz damaged the temple by removing the bases that held the lavers and taking down the large bronze sea, which the priests used for washing (1 Kings 7:28-29; 2 Kings 16:17 ). By doing this, he made it harder for the priests to stay clean, showing disrespect for God’s requirements.

‏ 2 Kings 16:17

Ahaz Defaces the Temple and Dies

This section describes how King Ahaz further dishonored the temple of the Lord by damaging its sacred objects and changing its structure. He showed disrespect for God’s worship and the Sabbath, and even changed the royal entrance to the temple. Ahaz’s actions were meant to please the king of Assyria, but they showed how far he had turned from God. His life ended early, but his son Hezekiah would later restore what Ahaz had ruined.

v. 17: Ahaz damaged the temple by removing the bases that held the lavers and taking down the large bronze sea, which the priests used for washing (1 Kings 7:28-29; 2 Kings 16:17 ^a). By doing this, he made it harder for the priests to stay clean, showing disrespect for God’s requirements.