"“The Lord brought Judah low” because of continued transgression. In this time of chastisement Ahaz, instead of repenting, trespassed “yet more against the Lord: ... for he sacrificed unto the gods of Damascus.” “Because the gods of the kings of Syria help them,” he said, “therefore will I sacrifice to them, that they may help me.” 2 Chronicles 28:19, 22, 23 . PK 330.1"
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2 Chronicles 28:19
"For the Lord brought Judah low because of Ahaz king of Israel; for he made Judah naked, and transgressed sore against the Lord."
EGW directly quotes and references 2 Chronicles 28:19, 22, 23.
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2 Chronicles 28:22
"And in the time of his distress did he trespass yet more against the Lord: this is that king Ahaz."
EGW directly quotes 2 Chronicles 28:22, making this an explicit allusion.
"For he sacrificed unto the gods of Damascus, which smote him: and he said, Because the gods of the kings of Syria help them, therefore will I sacrifice to them, that they may help me. But they were the ruin of him, and of all Israel."
EGW directly quotes 2 Chronicles 28:23, making this an explicit allusion.