Cross-References — 2 Chronicles 28

2 Chronicles 28:1references2 Kings 16:2

Both passages describe the beginning of Ahaz's reign, noting his age and the duration of his rule, setting the stage for his actions as king.

Thematic focusKingship, Historical Context.

2 Chronicles 28:3referencesLeviticus 18:21

Ahaz's practice of child sacrifice in the Valley of Hinnom is condemned in Leviticus 18:21, highlighting his departure from God's commandments.

Thematic focusIdolatry, Disobedience.

2 Chronicles 28:5referencesIsaiah 7:1

The defeat of Ahaz by the king of Aram and the king of Israel is also mentioned in Isaiah 7:1, providing a prophetic context to the political turmoil.

Thematic focusJudgment, Prophecy.

2 Chronicles 28:9references2 Chronicles 25:15

The rebuke of Ahaz by the prophet Oded parallels the earlier rebuke of Amaziah, showing a pattern of prophetic intervention in Judah's history.

Thematic focusProphetic Warning, Divine Intervention.

2 Chronicles 28:16references2 Kings 16:7

Ahaz's appeal to the king of Assyria for help is also recorded in 2 Kings 16:7, illustrating his reliance on foreign powers rather than God.

Thematic focusReliance on Foreign Powers, Lack of Faith.

2 Chronicles 28:22references2 Chronicles 26:16

Ahaz's increasing unfaithfulness during distress is reminiscent of Uzziah's pride leading to his downfall, showing a recurring theme of leaders failing under pressure.

Thematic focusUnfaithfulness, Leadership Failure.

2 Chronicles 28:24references2 Kings 16:10-16

Ahaz's desecration of the temple and construction of altars in Jerusalem is detailed in 2 Kings 16:10-16, highlighting his apostasy.

Thematic focusApostasy, Temple Desecration.

Cross-References — 2 Chronicles 28

2 Chronicles 28:1→references2 Kings 16:2

2 Chronicles 28:3→referencesLeviticus 18:21

2 Chronicles 28:5→referencesIsaiah 7:1

2 Chronicles 28:9→references2 Chronicles 25:15

2 Chronicles 28:16→references2 Kings 16:7

2 Chronicles 28:22→references2 Chronicles 26:16

2 Chronicles 28:24→references2 Kings 16:10-16