2 Chronicles 28:23

Translations

Modern

He sacrificed to the gods of Damascus, who had defeated him, and he said, “Because the gods of the kings of Aram have helped them, I will sacrifice to them that they may help me.” But these gods were the downfall of Ahaz and of all Israel.

Traditional

For he sacrificed unto the gods of Damascus, which smote him: and he said, Because the gods of the kings of Syria help them, therefore will I sacrifice to them, that they may help me. But they were the ruin of him, and of all Israel.

Literal

And he sacrificed to the gods of Damascus, those striking him, and he said, “Because the gods of the kings of Aram are helping them, I will sacrifice to them, that they may help me.” And they were the cause of stumbling of him and of all Israel.

Latin

…immolavit diis Damasci victimas percussoribus suis, et dixit: Dii regum Syriæ auxiliantur eis, quos ego placabo hostiis, et aderunt mihi: cum e contrario ipsi fuerint ruinæ ei, et universo Israël.

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English

He sacrificed to the gods of Damascus, who had defeated him, and he said, “Because the gods of the kings of Aram have helped them, I will sacrifice to them that they may help me.” But these gods were the downfall of Ahaz and of all Israel.

Notes

2 Chronicles 28:22–23

King Ahaz rejected the Lord by building an altar like one in Damascus (2 Kings 16:10–16) and by offering sacrifices to the gods of Damascus.

Theme notes and profiles

Ahaz Apostasy and Renewal Fearing People

Related verses

2 Chronicles 25:14
When 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.
Isaiah 1:28
But rebels and sinners will together be shattered, and those who forsake the LORD will perish.
Jeremiah 44:15–18
Then all the men who knew that their wives were burning incense to other gods, and all the women standing by—a great assembly—along with all the people living in the land of Egypt and in Pathros, said to Jeremiah,
Jeremiah 44:20–28
Then Jeremiah said to all the people, both men and women, who were answering him,
2 Kings 16:12–13
When the king came back from Damascus and saw the altar, he approached it and presented offerings on it.
Jeremiah 10:5
Like scarecrows in a cucumber patch, their idols cannot speak. They must be carried because they cannot walk. Do not fear them, for they can do no harm, and neither can they do any good.”
Habakkuk 1:11
Then they sweep by like the wind and pass through. They are guilty; their own strength is their god.”
Hosea 13:9
You are destroyed, O Israel, because you are against Me—against your helper.

Parallels

2 Kings 16:10–20

People

Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes

Places

Damascus: Ancient city, capital of Syria, important in biblical history Syria: Ancient region north of Israel, often in conflict

Glossary

Ahaz (King) Chronicles, Books of First and Second Genealogy Immanuel

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Ahaz Ahaz: King of Judah, Son and Successor of Jotham: Idolatrous Abominations of Idolatry: Folly of Idolatry: Warnings Against, and Punishments of Kings: Who Reigned Over Judah: Ahaz

2 Chronicles 28:23

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