Two Treatises of Government · Character

Ahaz

King of Judah, cited in examples of idolatry and divine judgment.

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Ahaz first appears in 0032 xviii of tyranny.

With Hezekiah (family): Ahaz is the father of Hezekiah, and their relationship contrasts idolatry with religious reform.

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Hezekiah
family · ambivalent
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