2 Chronicles 28:3 · KJV
"Moreover he burnt incense in the valley of the son of Hinnom, and burnt his children in the fire, after the abominations of the heathen whom the LORD had cast out before the children of Israel."
King James Version
What does 2 Chronicles 28:3 mean? →Passage Context
1Ahaz 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 of the LORD, like David his father:
2For he walked in the ways of the kings of Israel, and made also molten images for Baalim.
3Moreover he burnt incense in the valley of the son of Hinnom, and burnt his children in the fire, after the abominations of the heathen whom the LORD had cast out before the children of Israel.
4He sacrificed also and burnt incense in the high places, and on the hills, and under every green tree.
5Wherefore the LORD his God delivered him into the hand of the king of Syria; and they smote him, and carried away a great multitude of them captives, and brought them to Damascus. And he was also delivered into the hand of the king of Israel, who smote him with a great slaughter.
Reflection Questions
1
How do you respond to societal pressures to conform?
2
What does true worship mean to you?
3
When have you felt conflicted about your values?
Life Application
faith
Standing firm in your beliefs can be challenging but is essential for spiritual integrity.
family
Protecting your family from harmful influences requires vigilance and commitment to God's ways.
People in This Verse
AhazOT
Ahaz was a king of Judah known for his unfaithfulness and reliance on foreign powers. His reign was marked by idolatry and a disregard for God's commandments.
First appearance: 2 Kings 16:1
Places in This Verse
Valley of Hinnom(Gehenna today)
A valley near Jerusalem associated with child sacrifice and idolatry, later becoming a symbol of judgment and hell in Jewish thought.
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