2 Chronicles 28:22

Even at this time when he was having so much trouble, King Ahaz sinned more and more against the Lord.

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In The King James Version

And in the time of his distress did he trespass yet more against the LORD: this is that king Ahaz.

In Context

21Ahaz took what was valuable from the Lord's Temple, the king's palace, and from his officials and gave them to the king of Assyria as tribute. But it didn't help him.

23He sacrificed to the gods of Damascus, whose army had defeated him, for he said to himself, “Since the gods of the kings of Aram helped them, I'll sacrifice to them so they can help me.” But this led to the ruin of Ahaz and of all Israel.

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Cross References

2 Chronicles 33:12In his misery, he asked the Lord God for help, repenting for his arrogance before the God of his forefathers.

Psalms 50:15and call on me when you're in trouble. I will rescue you, and you will thank me.”

Isaiah 1:5Are you wanting to be punished? Are you going to continue to rebel? The whole of your head is damaged, and your heart is totally giving out.

Ezekiel 21:13They will be tested. What if the scepter that despises others doesn't continue? declares the Lord God.

Revelation 16:9They were scorched by intense heat, and they cursed the name of God who controlled these plagues. They did not repent and give him glory.

Matthew Henry on 2 Chronicles 28:17-27

The Death of Ahaz. ( b. c. 738.) 16 At that time did king Ahaz send unto the kings of Assyria to help him. 17 For again the Edomites had come and smitten Judah, and carried away captives. 18 The Philistines also had invaded the cities of the low country, and of the south of Judah, and had taken Beth-shemesh, and Ajalon, and Gederoth, and Shocho with the villages thereof, and Timnah with the villages thereof, Gimzo also and the villages thereof: and they dwelt there. 19 For the Lord brought Judah low because of… Read the whole commentary →

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