Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version In his time of trouble King Ahaz became even more unfaithful to the LORD. New Living Translation Even during this time of trouble, King Ahaz continued to reject the LORD. English Standard Version In the time of his distress he became yet more faithless to the LORD—this same King Ahaz. Berean Standard Bible In the time of his distress, King Ahaz became even more unfaithful to the LORD. King James Bible And in the time of his distress did he trespass yet more against the LORD: this is that king Ahaz. New King James Version Now in the time of his distress King Ahaz became increasingly unfaithful to the LORD. This is that King Ahaz. New American Standard Bible Now during the time of his distress, this same King Ahaz became even more unfaithful to the LORD. NASB 1995 Now in the time of his distress this same King Ahaz became yet more unfaithful to the LORD. NASB 1977 Now in the time of his distress this same King Ahaz became yet more unfaithful to the LORD. Legacy Standard Bible Now in the time of his distress this same King Ahaz became yet more unfaithful to Yahweh. Amplified Bible In the time of his distress, this same King Ahaz became yet more unfaithful to the LORD. Christian Standard Bible At the time of his distress, King Ahaz himself became more unfaithful to the LORD. Holman Christian Standard Bible At the time of his distress, King Ahaz himself became more unfaithful to the LORD. American Standard Version And in the time of his distress did he trespass yet more against Jehovah, this same king Ahaz. Contemporary English Version Even after all these terrible things happened to Ahaz, he sinned against the LORD even worse than before. English Revised Version And in the time of his distress did he trespass yet more against the LORD, this same king Ahaz. GOD'S WORD® Translation When he had this trouble, King Ahaz became more unfaithful to the LORD. Good News Translation When his troubles were at their worst, that man Ahaz sinned against the LORD more than ever. International Standard Version In the midst of his troubles, King Ahaz became more and more unfaithful to the LORD. Majority Standard Bible In the time of his distress, King Ahaz became even more unfaithful to the LORD. NET Bible During his time of trouble King Ahaz was even more unfaithful to the LORD. New Heart English Bible In the time of his distress, he trespassed yet more against the LORD, this same king Ahaz. Webster's Bible Translation And in the time of his distress he trespassed yet more against the LORD: this is that king Ahaz. World English Bible In the time of his distress, he trespassed yet more against Yahweh, this same King Ahaz. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd in the time of his distress—he adds to trespass against YHWH (this King Ahaz), Young's Literal Translation And in the time of his distress -- he addeth to trespass against Jehovah, (this king Ahaz), Smith's Literal Translation And in the time of straits to him and he will add to transgress against Jehovah: this the king Ahaz. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleMoreover also in the time of his distress he increased contempt against the Lord: king Achaz himself by himself, Catholic Public Domain Version Moreover, in the time of his anguish, he also added to his contempt against the Lord. King Ahaz himself, by himself, New American Bible While he was already in distress, the same King Ahaz increased his treachery to the LORD. New Revised Standard Version In the time of his distress he became yet more faithless to the LORD—this same King Ahaz. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBut they transgressed still more against the LORD: this same King Ahaz. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And they continued to deny LORD JEHOVAH in a breach of faith, which was King Akhaz. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And in the time of his distress did he act even more treacherously against the LORD, this same king Ahaz. Brenton Septuagint Translation but only troubled him in his affliction: and he departed yet more from the Lord, and king Achaz said, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Idolatry of Ahaz…21Although Ahaz had taken a portion from the house of the LORD, from the royal palace, and from the princes and had presented it to the king of Assyria, it did not help him. 22In the time of his distress, King Ahaz became even more unfaithful to the LORD. 23Since Damascus had defeated him, he sacrificed to their gods and said, “Because the gods of the kings of Aram have helped them, I will sacrifice to them that they may help me.” But these gods were the downfall of Ahaz and of all Israel.… Cross References 2 Kings 16:10-18 Then King Ahaz went to Damascus to meet Tiglath-pileser king of Assyria. On seeing the altar in Damascus, King Ahaz sent Uriah the priest a model of the altar and complete plans for its construction. / And Uriah the priest built the altar according to all the instructions King Ahaz had sent from Damascus, and he completed it before King Ahaz returned. / When the king came back from Damascus and saw the altar, he approached it and presented offerings on it. ... Isaiah 7:1-9 Now in the days that Ahaz son of Jotham, the son of Uzziah, was king of Judah, Rezin king of Aram marched up to wage war against Jerusalem. He was accompanied by Pekah son of Remaliah the king of Israel, but he could not overpower the city. / When it was reported to the house of David that Aram was in league with Ephraim, the hearts of Ahaz and his people trembled like trees in the forest shaken by the wind. / Then the LORD said to Isaiah, “Go out with your son Shear-jashub to meet Ahaz at the end of the aqueduct that feeds the upper pool, on the road to the Launderer’s Field, ... 2 Chronicles 29:6-9 For our fathers were unfaithful and did evil in the sight of the LORD our God. They abandoned Him, turned their faces away from the dwelling place of the LORD, and turned their backs on Him. / They also shut the doors of the portico and extinguished the lamps. They did not burn incense or present burnt offerings in the Holy Place of the God of Israel. / Therefore, the wrath of the LORD has fallen upon Judah and Jerusalem, and He has made them an object of terror, horror, and scorn, as you can see with your own eyes. ... 2 Chronicles 26:16-21 But when Uzziah became powerful, his arrogance led to his own destruction. He was unfaithful to the LORD his God, for he entered the temple of the LORD to burn incense on the altar of incense. / Then Azariah the priest, along with eighty brave priests of the LORD, went in after him. / They took their stand against King Uzziah and said, “Uzziah, you have no right to offer incense to the LORD. Only the priests, the descendants of Aaron, are consecrated to burn incense. Leave the sanctuary, for you have acted unfaithfully; you will not receive honor from the LORD God.” ... 2 Kings 15:37-38 (In those days the LORD began to send Rezin king of Aram and Pekah son of Remaliah against Judah.) / And Jotham rested with his fathers and was buried with them in the City of David his father. And his son Ahaz reigned in his place. Hosea 5:13 When Ephraim saw his sickness and Judah his wound, then Ephraim turned to Assyria and sent to the great king. But he cannot cure you or heal your wound. 2 Kings 17:1-6 In the twelfth year of the reign of Ahaz over Judah, Hoshea son of Elah became king of Israel, and he reigned in Samaria nine years. / And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, but not like the kings of Israel who preceded him. / Shalmaneser king of Assyria attacked him, and Hoshea became his vassal and paid him tribute. ... 2 Kings 18:9-12 In the fourth year of Hezekiah’s reign, which was the seventh year of the reign of Hoshea son of Elah over Israel, Shalmaneser king of Assyria marched against Samaria and besieged it. / And at the end of three years, the Assyrians captured it. So Samaria was captured in the sixth year of Hezekiah, which was the ninth year of Hoshea king of Israel. / The king of Assyria exiled the Israelites to Assyria and settled them in Halah, in Gozan by the Habor River, and in the cities of the Medes. ... Isaiah 8:5-8 And the LORD spoke to me further: / “Because this people has rejected the gently flowing waters of Shiloah and rejoiced in Rezin and the son of Remaliah, / the Lord will surely bring against them the mighty floodwaters of the Euphrates—the king of Assyria and all his pomp. It will overflow its channels and overrun its banks. ... 2 Chronicles 25:14-16 When Amaziah returned from the slaughter of the Edomites, he brought back the gods of the Seirites, set them up as his own gods, bowed before them, and burned sacrifices to them. / Therefore the anger of the LORD burned against Amaziah, and He sent him a prophet, who said, “Why have you sought this people’s gods, which could not deliver them from your hand?” / While he was still speaking, the king asked, “Have we made you the counselor to the king? Stop! Why be struck down?” So the prophet stopped, but he said, “I know that God has determined to destroy you, because you have done this and have not heeded my advice.” 2 Kings 16:5-9 Then Rezin king of Aram and Pekah son of Remaliah king of Israel came up to wage war against Jerusalem. They besieged Ahaz but could not overcome him. / At that time Rezin king of Aram recovered Elath for Aram, drove out the men of Judah, and sent the Edomites into Elath, where they live to this day. / So Ahaz sent messengers to Tiglath-pileser king of Assyria, saying, “I am your servant and your son. Come up and save me from the hands of the kings of Aram and Israel, who are rising up against me.” ... 2 Chronicles 24:17-19 After the death of Jehoiada, however, the officials of Judah came and paid homage to the king, and he listened to them. / They abandoned the house of the LORD, the God of their fathers, and served the Asherah poles and idols. So wrath came upon Judah and Jerusalem for this guilt of theirs. / Nevertheless, the LORD sent prophets to bring the people back to Him and to testify against them, but they would not listen. 2 Chronicles 33:10-13 And the LORD spoke to Manasseh and his people, but they did not listen. / So the LORD brought against them the military commanders of the king of Assyria, who captured Manasseh, put a hook in his nose, bound him with bronze shackles, and took him to Babylon. / And in his distress, Manasseh sought the favor of the LORD his God and earnestly humbled himself before the God of his fathers. ... 2 Chronicles 36:11-16 Zedekiah was twenty-one years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem eleven years. / And he did evil in the sight of the LORD his God and did not humble himself before Jeremiah the prophet, who spoke for the LORD. / He also rebelled against King Nebuchadnezzar, who had made him swear by God. But Zedekiah stiffened his neck and hardened his heart against turning to the LORD, the God of Israel. ... Jeremiah 2:27-28 say to a tree, ‘You are my father,’ and to a stone, ‘You gave me birth.’ They have turned their backs to Me and not their faces. Yet in the time of trouble, they say, ‘Rise up and save us!’ / But where are the gods you made for yourselves? Let them rise up in your time of trouble and save you if they can; for your gods are as numerous as your cities, O Judah. Treasury of Scripture And in the time of his distress did he trespass yet more against the LORD: this is that king Ahaz. in the 2 Chronicles 33:12 And when he was in affliction, he besought the LORD his God, and humbled himself greatly before the God of his fathers, Psalm 50:15 And call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me. Isaiah 1:5 Why should ye be stricken any more? ye will revolt more and more: the whole head is sick, and the whole heart faint. this is Esther 7:6 And Esther said, The adversary and enemy is this wicked Haman. Then Haman was afraid before the king and the queen. Psalm 52:7 Lo, this is the man that made not God his strength; but trusted in the abundance of his riches, and strengthened himself in his wickedness. Jump to Previous Act Ahaz Distress Evil Faithless Time Transgressed Treacherously Trespass Trespassed Trouble UnfaithfulJump to Next Act Ahaz Distress Evil Faithless Time Transgressed Treacherously Trespass Trespassed Trouble Unfaithful2 Chronicles 28 1. Ahaz, reigning wickedly, is greatly afflicted by the Syrians.6. Judah, being captivated by the Israelites, is sent home by the counsel of Oded. 16. Ahaz sending for aid to Assyria, is not helped thereby, 22. In his distress he grows more idolatrous 26. He dying, Hezekiah succeeds him In the time of his distress This phrase sets the stage for understanding the dire circumstances faced by King Ahaz. The Hebrew word for "distress" is "tsarah," which conveys a sense of trouble, adversity, or affliction. Historically, Ahaz was facing military threats from surrounding nations, including the Arameans and Israelites. This period of distress was a test of faith, a common theme in the Bible where individuals are often tested in their most challenging times. The phrase reminds us that distress can either draw us closer to God or drive us further away, depending on our response. King Ahaz became even more unfaithful to the LORD (22) In the time of his distress.--At the time when he (Tiglath) oppressed him, i.e., at the time when Ahaz went to Damascus to do homage to the Assyrian monarch (2Kings 16:10), probably in reluctant obedience to a peremptory mandate. Did he trespass . . . Ahaz.--He dealt yet more unfaithfully towards Jehovah, he, king Ahaz. The subject is emphatically repeated: "he, king Ahaz," who had already been sorely chastised, sinned yet more. Or "he, king Ahaz," the notorious apostate. Verse 22. - This is that King Ahaz. Expunge the words in italic type. Revised Version, this same King Ahaz. But the most literal rendering will be the most forcible: He, the King Ahaz.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew In the timeוּבְעֵת֙ (ū·ḇə·‘êṯ) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - common singular Strong's 6256: Time, now, when of his distress, הָצֵ֣ר (hā·ṣêr) Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct Strong's 6887: To bind, tie up, be restricted, narrow, scant, or cramped King הַמֶּ֥לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4428: A king Ahaz אָחָֽז׃ (’ā·ḥāz) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 271: Ahaz -- 'he has grasped', two Israelites became even more וַיּ֖וֹסֶף (way·yō·w·sep̄) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3254: To add, augment unfaithful לִמְע֣וֹל (lim·‘ō·wl) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 4603: To cover up, to act covertly, treacherously to the LORD. בַּיהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel Links 2 Chronicles 28:22 NIV2 Chronicles 28:22 NLT 2 Chronicles 28:22 ESV 2 Chronicles 28:22 NASB 2 Chronicles 28:22 KJV 2 Chronicles 28:22 BibleApps.com 2 Chronicles 28:22 Biblia Paralela 2 Chronicles 28:22 Chinese Bible 2 Chronicles 28:22 French Bible 2 Chronicles 28:22 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Chronicles 28:22 In the time of his distress did (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) |