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Twenty years old was Ahaz when he began to reign; and he reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem: and he didn`t do that which was right in the eyes of Yahweh his God, like David his father.
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Faith Isn't Inherited
Commentators like John Gill point out that King Ahaz failed to follow God, unlike his righteous ancestor David and even his own father, Jotham. This serves as a powerful reminder that a godly heritage or a good upbringing does not automatically produce personal faith. As one scholar notes, 'grace is neither propagated by blood, nor obtained through the force of education.'
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2 Kings
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19th Century
Anglican
THE REIGN OF AHAZ.(Compare to 2 Chronicles 28:0)
Twenty years old. —The number should pro…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Twenty years old was Ahaz when he began to reign, and reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem
Presbyterian
Few and evil were the days of Ahaz. Those whose hearts condemn them will go anywhere in a day of distress, rather than to God. The sin was its own …
