2Ch 28:1 | MHM | STEP | The Wickednessof Ahaz Ahaz became king at a time when things were going well for Judah. The kingdom was strong, and true worship of the Lord was established. He had every chance to do what was right, especially since he had a good upbringing and example from his father. However, this section shows how Ahaz wasted these opportunities and led the nation into trouble. v. 1 : Ahaz did not do what was right in the sight of the Lord ( He did not that which was right in the sight of the Lord , 2 Chronicles 28:1 ). Even though he had good teaching, he ignored it. He followed the evil ways of the Israelites who had turned away from God and copied the Canaanites, who were known for their wickedness. He made and worshipped molten images, breaking the second commandment, and even made them for Baalim, breaking the first commandment. He left the temple of the Lord and offered sacrifices on the hills and under every green tree, thinking these places would bring him closer to heaven or under its protection.

‏ 2 Chronicles 28:1

The Wickednessof Ahaz

Ahaz became king at a time when things were going well for Judah. The kingdom was strong, and true worship of the Lord was established. He had every chance to do what was right, especially since he had a good upbringing and example from his father. However, this section shows how Ahaz wasted these opportunities and led the nation into trouble.

v. 1: Ahaz did not do what was right in the sight of the Lord (He did not that which was right in the sight of the Lord, 2 Chronicles 28:1 ^a). Even though he had good teaching, he ignored it. He followed the evil ways of the Israelites who had turned away from God and copied the Canaanites, who were known for their wickedness. He made and worshipped molten images, breaking the second commandment, and even made them for Baalim, breaking the first commandment. He left the temple of the Lord and offered sacrifices on the hills and under every green tree, thinking these places would bring him closer to heaven or under its protection.