2 Chronicles 28, 2 Kings 16-17 | Between a Rock and a Hard Place

In 2 Chronicles 28, the downfall of Judah under Ahaz's wicked reign is depicted. Rezin of Syria attacks Judah, leading to their defeat by Israel. Ahaz forms an alliance with Assyria, indulging in idolatry and sacrifices. Assyria ultimately conquers Israel, resulting in the captivity and dispersion of the Israelites.<br/><br/>In 2 Kings 16, the reign of Ahaz is highlighted. Ahaz's alliance with Assyria against Syria and Israel, along with his idolatrous practices, leads to Judah's downfall. Despite warnings from prophets like Isaiah, Ahaz continues on a destructive path, setting the stage for further events.<br/><br/>2 Kings 17 narrates the tragic story of Israel's captivity and exile. Despite numerous warnings from prophets such as Isaiah and Hosea, the Israelites persist in idolatry and disobedience. Samaria, the capital of Israel, falls to the mighty Assyrian empire led by Tiglath-Pileser III. The chapter emphasizes Israel's worship of foreign gods, Assyria's policy of deportation, and the subsequent resettlement of Israel. God's judgment on Israel results in their dispersion and the division and weakening of the once-united kingdoms.<br/><br/>Ahaz is faced with the difficult decision of how to protect his kingdom from the impending attacks. Instead of turning to God for guidance and seeking His help, Ahaz chooses to form an alliance with Assyria, a powerful empire. This decision, though seemingly pragmatic, proves to be disastrous in the long run.<br/><br/>In his pursuit of political stability and military assistance, Ahaz compromises his faith and engages in idolatrous practices. He sacrifices to foreign gods, disregarding the warnings of prophets like Isaiah and contributing to the spiritual decline of the nation.<br/><br/>Ahaz's misguided choices lead to the downfall of Judah and the eventual conquest of Israel by Assyria. The consequences of Ahaz's actions extend beyond his own reign, resulting in the captivity and dispersion of the Israelites.<br/><br/>These chapters serve as a cautionary tale, illustrating the dangers of choosing worldly alliances and forsaking God's commands. Ahaz's story reminds us of the importance of seeking God's guidance and remaining faithful even in the face of difficult circumstances.Support the showThanks for listening. Please leave us a review HERE.<br/><br/>Support the Show<br/><br/>Check Out Our YouTube Content<br/><br/>Listen on Apple Podcasts<br/>Listen on Spotify<br/>Listen on Google Podcasts <br/><br/>Instagram<br/>Facebook<br/>Contact us at godsplanyourpart@gmail.com <br/><br/>Thanks so much for listening to the show. We'll See you tomorrow.<br/>-Ryan and Jenny