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A wicked king of Judah who sacrificed his own son and sold out to Assyria
Historically Verified
An Assyrian record names him as 'Jehoahaz of Judah' paying tribute to the Assyrian empire. A personal seal stamp reading 'Belonging to Ahaz, son of Jotham, King of Judah' was published in 1998.
open_in_newKing of Judah who went full pagan — he made metal images for the Baals, burned his sons as offerings, and even shut down the Temple (2 Kings 16, 2 Chronicles 28). When threatened by Syria and Israel, he bribed Assyria for help instead of trusting God. Isaiah offered him a sign from God and he refused. One of Judah's worst kings.