2 Chronicles 28:3

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does 2 Chronicles 28:3 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Moreover he burnt incense in the valley of the son of Hinnom, and burnt his children in the fire, according to the abominations of the nations whom Jehovah cast out before the children of Israel.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Moreover he burnt incense in the valley of the son of Hinnom, and burnt his children in the fire, according to the abominations of the nations whom Jehovah cast out before the children of Israel.
2 Chronicles 28:3 — American Standard Version

Context — 2 Chronicles 28

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
3Moreover he burnt incense in the valley of the son of Hinnom, and burnt his children in the fire, according to the abominations of the nations whom Jehovah cast out before the children of Israel.

What do historical commentaries say?

Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Compare the 2 Kings 16:3 note. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“28:3-4 even sacrificing his own sons in the fire: Ahaz was imitating the abominable conduct of the Canaanites (see Deut 12:31; 18:9-10; Jer 7:31; 19:5; 32:35).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“burnt incense: or, offered sacrifice the valley: Kg2 23:10; Jer 7:31, Jer 7:32, Jer 19:2-6, Jer 19:13 burnt: Ch2 33:6; Lev 18:21; Kg2 16:3; Psa 106:37, Psa 106:38; Jer 2:34, Jer 32:35; Eze 16:20, Eze 16:21; Mic 6:7 after the abominations: Ch2 33:2; Deu 12:31 2 Chronicles 28:4”
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