For he walked in the ways of the kings of Israel, and made also molten images for Baalim.
Ahaz walked in the idolatrous ways of the kings of Israel. He made molten images for Baalim, for Baal. By this course his leadership led Judah into idolatry and error. His reign brought widespread apostasy, drawing the people into heathen worship.
His course helped destroy the paths of the people. Under his reign leaders proved unfaithful to their trust. Even some priests taught for hire. Yet apostate leaders still kept up outward forms of worship and claimed to belong to God.
Ahaz walked in the idolatrous ways of the kings of Israel. He made molten images for Baalim, for Baal. By this course his leadership led Judah into idolatry and error. His reign brought widespread apostasy, drawing the people into heathen worship.
His course helped destroy the paths of the people. Under his reign leaders proved unfaithful to their trust. Even some priests taught for hire. Yet apostate leaders still kept up outward forms of worship and claimed to belong to God.