Cross-References — 2 Kings 16

5 pairs

2 Kings 16:2references2 Chronicles 28:1
Both passages describe the reign of Ahaz, king of Judah, noting his age when he began to reign and his failure to do what was right in the eyes of the Lord.
Thematic focusUnfaithfulness, Leadership.
2 Kings 16:3referencesLeviticus 18:21
2 Kings 16:3 describes Ahaz making his son pass through the fire, a practice forbidden in Leviticus 18:21, highlighting his idolatry and disobedience to God's commands.
Thematic focusIdolatry, Disobedience.
2 Kings 16:7referencesIsaiah 7:1-9
Ahaz seeks help from Assyria in 2 Kings 16:7, while Isaiah 7:1-9 records the prophet Isaiah's message to Ahaz, urging him to trust in God rather than foreign powers.
Thematic focusTrust in God, Political Alliances.
2 Kings 16:10references2 Kings 21:4-5
Ahaz's construction of an altar in 2 Kings 16:10 foreshadows the idolatrous practices of later kings, such as Manasseh, who also built altars in the temple in 2 Kings 21:4-5.
Thematic focusIdolatry, Corruption of Worship.
2 Kings 16:18references2 Kings 23:11
Ahaz's removal of the Sabbath canopy in 2 Kings 16:18 is part of his alterations to the temple, which contrasts with Josiah's later reforms in 2 Kings 23:11, where he restores proper worship.
Thematic focusTemple Reforms, Faithfulness.

2 Kings 16:2→references2 Chronicles 28:1