1. What is the meaning of 2 Chronicles 28:16?

2. Why did King Ahaz seek help from the king of Assyria in 2 Chronicles 28:16?

3. How does Ahaz's reliance on Assyria reflect a lack of trust in God?

4. What other biblical examples show consequences of seeking help outside God's will?

5. How can we ensure our reliance is on God, not worldly powers?

6. What lessons from Ahaz's actions can we apply to our spiritual decisions today?

7. Why did King Ahaz seek help from the king of Assyria in 2 Chronicles 28:16?

8. How does 2 Chronicles 28:16 reflect on the consequences of relying on foreign powers?

9. What does 2 Chronicles 28:16 reveal about the political climate of Judah during Ahaz's reign?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 28?

11. Does King Ahaz's portrayal in 2 Chronicles 28 conflict with the account in 2 Kings 16?

12. Who was King Ahaz in biblical history?

13. What is the significance of Ahaz's altar in history?

14. (Amos 1:11–12) Do the details of Edom’s judgment align with known historical events, or does any inconsistency suggest anachronism or error?1. What motivated King Ahaz to seek help from the king of Assyria, and how does this reflect on his faith in God?

2. How does Ahaz's alliance with Assyria compare to the biblical principle of trusting in God rather than in human strength? (Consider Isaiah 31:1)

3. In what ways can fear influence our decisions today, and how can we apply biblical principles to overcome fear?

4. Reflect on a time when you faced a difficult decision. How did your faith influence your choice, and what can you learn from Ahaz's example?

5. How does the account of Ahaz and his reliance on Assyria challenge us to examine our own sources of security and trust?1. What can we learn from Ahaz's disobedience to God and his ultimate fate?

2. How did the actions of King Ahaz affect the nation of Judah?

3. Discuss the significance of Oded's intervention. How does it underscore the role of prophets?

4. How do you see the themes of divine retribution and mercy playing out in this chapter?

5. In what ways can we apply the lessons from this chapter to today's world, particularly to leadership roles?

6. Ahaz sought assistance from the Assyrian king instead of turning to God. What does this say about his faith and understanding of God?

7. How can we ensure that we don't fall into the trap of idolatry in our modern lives?

8. In what ways did Ahaz's actions exacerbate the crisis for Judah instead of mitigating it?

9. How does the response of the leaders of Ephraim to Oded's words demonstrate the power of prophecy?

10. Why do you think Ahaz continued his idolatrous practices even after witnessing the dire consequences?

11. What are some contemporary examples of leaders who faced significant challenges due to their unrighteous actions?

12. How can we ensure that we heed the warnings in our lives and change our course of action accordingly?

13. What are some modern forms of idolatry, and how can we guard ourselves against them?

14. How can we use the lessons from this chapter to guide our decisions in times of crisis?

15. What does this chapter teach us about personal and societal responsibility?

16. How do the actions of the Ephraimite leaders illustrate the importance of repentance and restoration?

17. How can the principles in this chapter be applied to promote justice and equality in today's society?

18. How does this chapter underscore the importance of obeying God's commandments?

19. In today's context, how can we identify and correct our missteps before they lead to severe consequences?

20. How can we reconcile the wrathful depiction of God in this chapter with the concept of a loving, merciful God?

2 Chronicles 28:16 NIV
2 Chronicles 28:16 NLT
2 Chronicles 28:16 ESV
2 Chronicles 28:16 NASB
2 Chronicles 28:16 KJV

2 Chronicles 28:16 Commentaries

Bible Hub