Ahaz
Generation 6 from Adam
Biography
The son of Jotham who became king of Judah, Ahaz was one of the most wicked kings of Judah. He practiced idolatry, burned his sons as offerings, and desecrated the temple. When threatened by Syria and Israel, he appealed to Assyria rather than God, bringing Judah under Assyrian domination. He even made a replica of a pagan altar and placed it in God's temple.
Ahaz exemplifies spiritual apostasy and the consequences of trusting in political alliances rather than God, demonstrating how far a leader can fall from his godly heritage.
Life Events
Age 20
Became king of Judah
Age None
Sacrificed his sons to idols
Age None
Asked Assyria for help instead of God
Age None
Replaced temple altar with pagan copy
Age 36
Death