Daily Devotional - II Chronicles 28:1-27 - Syria & Israel Defeat Judah & Apostasy & Death of Ahaz

II Chronicles 28 details the reign of King Ahaz of Judah, who ascends to the throne at the age of 20 and reigns for 16 years. Unlike his predecessors, Ahaz is depicted as a wicked king who turns away from God. He follows the idolatrous practices of the surrounding nations, even engaging in child sacrifice. Ahaz's reign is marked by numerous military defeats and calamities. The Arameans and the Israelites inflict heavy casualties on Judah and take many captives. Additionally, Edomites and Philistines attack and plunder Judah's territories. Despite these disasters, Ahaz refuses to turn back to God and instead seeks help from the Assyrian king Tiglath-Pileser, offering treasures from the Temple and royal palace as tribute. The chapter emphasizes the consequences of Ahaz's unfaithfulness: Judah suffers greatly under his rule, experiencing loss, defeat, and divine disfavor. The narrative underscores the importance of faithfulness to God and portrays Ahaz's reign as a period of spiritual and political decline for Judah. Donation can be given through the following: CashApp: https://cash.app/$ShariseJohnsonMoore PayPal: PayPal.me/SNJMoore