He sacrificed to the gods of Damascus, which had defeated him, for he thought, "Since the gods of the kings of Aram have helped them, I will sacrifice to them that they may help me." But these were the downfall of Ahaz and of all Israel. Cross References 2 Chronicles 25:14After Amaziah returned from the slaughter of the Edomites, he brought back the gods of the Seirites, set them up as his own gods, bowed before them, and burned sacrifices to them. Jeremiah 44:17 Instead, we will do everything we said: We will burn incense to the queen of heaven and offer drink offerings to her, just as we, our fathers, our kings, and our officials did in the cities of Judah and in the streets of Jerusalem. At that time we had plenty of food and good things, and we saw no disaster. Jeremiah 44:18 But from the time we stopped burning incense to the queen of heaven and pouring out drink offerings to her, we have lacked everything and have been perishing by sword and famine." Chapter Outline 1. Ahaz, reigning wickedly, is greatly afflicted by the Syrians.6. Judah, being captivated by the Israelites, is sent home by the counsel of Oded. 16. Ahaz sending for aid to Assyria, is not helped thereby, 22. In his distress he grows more idolatrous 26. He dying, Hezekiah succeeds him Jump to Previous Aram Attacking Cause Damascus Defeated Downfall Gods Help Helped Helping Israel Kings Offered Offerings Ruin Sacrifice Sacrificed Sacrifices Sacrificeth Smiting Smitten Smote Struck Stumble Syria ThoughtJump to Next Aram Attacking Cause Damascus Defeated Downfall Gods Help Helped Helping Israel Kings Offered Offerings Ruin Sacrifice Sacrificed Sacrifices Sacrificeth Smiting Smitten Smote Struck Stumble Syria Thought |
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