1. Ahaz was 20 years old when he became king. He ruled in Jerusalem for 16 years. He didn't do what was right in the eyes of the Lord. He didn't do what King David had done.
2. He followed the ways of the kings of Israel. He also made metal statues of gods that were named after Baal.
3. He burned sacrifices in the Valley of Ben Hinnom. He sacrificed his children in the fire to other gods. He followed the practices of the nations. The Lord hated those practices. He had driven out those nations to make room for the people of Israel.
4. Ahaz offered sacrifices and burned incense at the high places. He also did it on the tops of hills and under every green tree.