King Ahaz does not follow in the family tradition of following God. He builds altars to false idols and participates in human sacrifice. As punishment for his sin, God allows the Syrians to carry away part of the populace as captives. Under seige from many enemies, Ahaz turns to the Assyrians for help. In this time of distress, Ahaz did NOT turn to God, but became even more faithless. After Ahaz's death, Hezekiah began to rule.
Hezekiah did what was right in God's eyes. He reopened the temple and restored the worship within it. He rededicated the temple, the utensils, and those who served within it. He then formally held a ceremony to rededicate the temple.
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