daily bible readings

The Chronicler is very blunt and upfront about the kings he reports on. There is neither suspense drama nor leaving to chance how the particular king is to be viewed. Ahaz is described, as such, in no uncertain terms. “Ahaz was twenty years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem sixteen years. Unlike David his father, he did not do what was right in the eyes of the Lord. 2 He walked in the ways of the kings of Israel and also made cast idols for worshiping the Baals.” 2 Chronicles 28:1–2.