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2 Chronicles 28:2

2 Chronicles 28:1 asv — Ahaz was twenty years old when he began to reign; and he reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem: and he did not that which…

American Standard Version

"Ahaz was twenty years old when he began to reign; and he reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem: and he did not that which was right in the eyes of Jehovah, like David his father; "

— 2 Chronicles 28:1, American Standard Version

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2 Chronicles 28 — Context

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Ahaz was twenty years old when he began to reign; and he reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem: and he did not that which was right in the eyes of Jehovah, like David his father;

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but he walked in the ways of the kings of Israel, and made also molten images for the Baalim.

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Moreover he burnt incense in the valley of the son of Hinnom, and burnt his children in the fire, according to the abominations of the nations whom Jehovah cast out before the children of Israel.

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And he sacrificed and burnt incense in the high places, and on the hills, and under every green tree.

2 Chronicles 28:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 28:1 say?
2 Chronicles 28:1 in the American Standard Version reads: “Ahaz was twenty years old when he began to reign; and he reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem: and he did not that which was right in the eyes of Jehovah, like David his father; ”
Where is 2 Chronicles 28:1 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 28:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 28, verse 1.
Who wrote 2 Chronicles?
2 Chronicles is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Ezra). It was written c. 450–425 BC.
What is the book of 2 Chronicles about?
2 Chronicles narrates Solomon's reign and the kings of Judah down to the exile, with particular emphasis on the temple and faithful worship. It ends with Cyrus's decree authorizing the return — a note of hope for a people just home from Babylon.
What are the major themes of 2 Chronicles?
2 Chronicles explores themes including Temple, Worship, Faithful Kings, Reform, Return. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Chronicles 28:1.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 28:1 in?
2 Chronicles 28:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Chronicles 28:1?
2 Chronicles 28:1 reads (ASV): “Ahaz was twenty years old when he began to reign; and he reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem: and he did not that which was right in the eyes of Jehovah, like David his father; ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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