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

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The Flawed Logic of Idolatry

Commentators explain that King Ahaz's reasoning was tragically flawed. He saw the Syrians succeeding and wrongly concluded their gods were powerful, thinking, "If their gods help them, I'll worship them so they'll help me." This highlights the danger of misattributing worldly success and seeking solutions from sources that are opposed to God.

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2 Chronicles

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On 2 Chronicles 28:23

18th Century

Theologian

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…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 2 Chronicles 28:23

19th Century

Bishop

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

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On 2 Chronicles 28:23–25

19th Century

Preacher

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 …

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John Gill

John Gill

On 2 Chronicles 28:23

17th Century

Pastor

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

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 2 Chronicles 28:1–27

17th Century

Minister

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…