If you are looking for 2 Chronicles 28 Bible study questions, this page gives you a full set for a small group, a Sunday class or personal reading. The questions move from what the chapter says, to what it means, to how it should shape the way you live. Each question comes with a leader’s note so you can guide the discussion without preparing a separate summary.
2 Chronicles 28 at a Glance
This chapter describes the reign of Ahaz, a king of Judah who abandoned the worship of the LORD for the gods of the nations around him. He filled Jerusalem with idols, sacrificed his own children, and sought help from Assyria and Damascus instead of trusting God. The result was defeat at the hands of Syria, Israel and the Edomites, and the loss of much of Judah’s territory and people.
The middle of the chapter turns to a prophet named Oded, who confronts the army of Israel for enslaving their Judean brothers. Their willingness to listen and release the captives is a rare bright moment. The chapter closes with Ahaz’s continued rebellion, his closing of the temple and his death, leaving his son Hezekiah to reverse the damage.
Observation Questions
Use these questions first to make sure the group has read carefully and agreed on what the text actually reports. Keep the discussion close to the words on the page before moving to meaning.
2 Chronicles 28:2-4
2 But he walked in the ways of the kings of Israel, and also made molten images for the Baals. 3 Moreover he burned incense in the valley of the son of Hinnom, and burned his children in the fire, according to the abominations of the nations whom the LORD cast out before the children of Israel. 4 He sacrificed and burned incense in the high places, and on the hills, and under every green tree.
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Read this passage early in the session to name the specific sins of Ahaz. Hearing the list aloud helps the group see how far he drifted from the faith of David.
2 Chronicles 28:9
But a prophet of the LORD was there, whose name was Oded; and he went out to meet the army that came to Samaria, and said to them, “Behold, because the LORD, the God of your fathers, was angry with Judah, he has delivered them into your hand, and you have slain them in a rage which has reached up to heaven.
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This verse introduces Oded and his bold message to the army. Reading it aloud shows the group how God raised a prophet even in a time of national failure.
2 Chronicles 28:15
The men who have been mentioned by name rose up and took the captives, and with the plunder clothed all who were naked among them, dressed them, gave them sandals, and gave them something to eat and to drink, anointed them, carried all the feeble of them on donkeys, and brought them to Jericho, the city of palm trees, to their brothers. Then they returned to Samaria.
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The soldiers’ compassion is a striking picture of practical mercy. Reading it aloud invites the group to notice the many small acts of care the verse describes.
2 Chronicles 28:19
For the LORD brought Judah low because of Ahaz king of Israel, because he acted without restraint in Judah and trespassed severely against the LORD.
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This verse states plainly why Judah was brought low. Reading it aloud helps the group connect the nation’s suffering to the spiritual state of its king.
2 Chronicles 28:22-23
22 In the time of his distress, he trespassed yet more against the LORD, this same king Ahaz. 23 For he sacrificed to the gods of Damascus, which struck him. He said, “Because the gods of the kings of Syria helped them, so I will sacrifice to them, that they may help me.” But they were the ruin of him, and of all Israel.
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These verses show Ahaz’s response to distress, which deepens his unfaithfulness. Reading them aloud prompts honest reflection on how people respond when they are under pressure.
Memory Verse for 2 Chronicles 28
A Closing Prayer for the Group
Father, we come before you aware that our hearts can wander as far as Ahaz’s did. We confess the places where we have looked to other helpers instead of trusting you alone. Thank you for the prophet Oded and for the reminder that your word still calls us back. Give us courage to show mercy to those we are tempted to see as enemies, and open the doors of our lives to your presence. Raise up faithful people among us, as you raised up Hezekiah, and let our lives point others to you. Amen.
