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Lesson 27: Ahaz King of Judah & The Prophecy of Immanuel

Lesson 27 from The Divided Kingdom & The Prophets by Rhodes Davis.

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Lesson Overview

Scripture Text: 2 Kings 16:1-20; 2 Chronicles 28:1-21; Isaiah 7:1-25
Estimated Date: 732 – 715 B.C.

Synopsis: After the death of Jotham, his son Ahaz began to rule in Judah. He was a wicked king who introduced many abominable idolatrous practices and even shut up the doors of the temple. God brought enemies against him but he still would not repent. Note that in this lesson we see an increase in the involvement of Assyria into the affairs of Palestine.

Questions for Discussion & Study

  1. What sins did Ahaz commit? Who did God bring against him?

  2. Who did Ahaz try to make an alliance with? What did he send to him? Did it work?

  3. What did Ahaz have built in Jerusalem? Why? What happened to the temple altar and laver?

  4. What sign did Isaiah give Ahaz? When was it fulfilled?

  5. What is the message of Obed against Israel? How do they respond? BEGIN WORK ON QUESTION NUMBER 2 OF LESSON 28.