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The Horror of Child Sacrifice
Commentators describe Ahaz's sin in graphic detail. He participated in the worship of Moloch, which involved burning his own children on a superheated metal idol. This act represents one of the most depraved forms of pagan worship mentioned in the Bible, showing the depths to which a human heart can sink when it turns from God.
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2 Chronicles
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Chronicles 28:3
18th Century
Theologian
Compare the note on 2 Kings 16:3.
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Chronicles 28:3
19th Century
Bishop
Moreover he. —“And he (emphatic) burnt incense” to Moloch, the god of Ammon, for whom Solomon had built a high place ([Re…
Charles Spurgeon
On 2 Chronicles 28:1–3
19th Century
Preacher
Ahaz was twenty years old when he began to reign, and he reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem: but he did not that which was right in the sight o…
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John Gill
On 2 Chronicles 28:3
17th Century
Pastor
(See Gill on 2 Chronicles 28:1)
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…