Thematic Bible: Ahaz, burning his own children in idolatrous sacrifice

But he walked in the ways of the kings of Israel; he also made molten images for the Baals. Moreover, he burned incense in the valley of Ben-hinnom and burned his sons in fire, according to the abominations of the nations whom the LORD had driven out before the sons of Israel. He sacrificed and burned incense on the high places, on the hills and under every green tree.

But he walked in the way of the kings of Israel, and even made his son pass through the fire, according to the abominations of the nations whom the Lord had driven out from before the sons of Israel.

Verse Concepts

Child sacrificeSacrifice, In OtSanctity Of Life

Pagan PracticesInfanticideThe Lord Drove Them Out