3 But he walked in the way of the kings of Israel , and even made his son pass through the fire , according to the abominations of the nations whom the Lord had driven out from before the sons of Israel .

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Kings 16:3

Commentary on 2 Kings 16:1-9

(Read 2 Kings 16:1-9)

Few and evil were the days of Ahaz. Those whose hearts condemn them, will go any where in a day of distress, rather than to God. The sin was its own punishment. It is common for those who bring themselves into straits by one sin, to try to help themselves out by another.