2 Kings 16 Explained: Ahaz, Assyria & the King Who Sacrificed His Son | Episode 352
2 Kings 16 explained. What does 2 Kings 16 teach about compromise, fear, idolatry, and the danger of trusting political power instead of God? In this episode we unpack the reign of Ahaz, one of Judah's most unfaithful kings, his alliance with Assyria, and the tragic transformation of God's temple into a place shaped by foreign worship.
Ahaz becomes king of Judah at a critical moment. Unlike David, he does not do what is right in the eyes of the Lord. Instead, he follows the detestable practices of the nations surrounding Israel and even burns his son as an offering. The covenant people who…
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