2 Chronicles 28 recounts the reign of King Ahaz of Judah. Ahaz began his rule at the age of 20 and reigned for 16 years. Unlike his ancestor David, Ahaz did not follow God's commandments but instead walked in the ways of the kings of Israel. He made idols, worshiped foreign gods, and even sacrificed his own children to them.
As a result of Ahaz's disobedience, God allowed the kingdom of Israel to defeat Judah in battle, killing many of their soldiers and taking captives. The prophet Oded then confronted the victorious Israelite army, urging them to release the captives and cease their cruelty. The Israelite leaders listened to Oded and provided the captives with food, clothing, and healing before returning them to their own people.
Meanwhile, Ahaz sought assistance from the Assyrian king, Tiglath-Pileser, against the Israelites. However, this alliance proved to be disastrous, as Tiglath-Pileser attacked Judah, causing further destruction and captivity. Ahaz further defiled the house of the Lord by shutting its doors and making altars on every corner of Jerusalem.
In the end, Ahaz died and was not honored as a king, as his predecessors had been. He was buried in Jerusalem, but not in the tombs of the kings. His son Hezekiah succeeded him as king.