His adoption of the Syrian gods—Hadad, Rimmon, and others—as objects of worship no doubt preceded the destruction of Damascus by the Assyrians ([Re…

For (and) he sacrificed to the gods of Damascus. —The statement in this verse is unique to Chronicles, a…

He set up little shrines, so that every passer-by might worship which idol he pleased, and each man might present a little incense; thus the whole …

For he sacrificed to the gods of Damascus, which smote him ,
&c.] As he foolishly imagined, that they might do him n…

Israel gained this victory because God was wrathful with Judah and made Israel His rod of indignation. He reminds them of their own sins. It is unb…