With the accession of Jotham’s son Ahaz there is a radical shift in the evaluation of the Chronicler, who judges Ahaz as not doing what is right in Yahweh’s sight, in the introductory summary note in 28:1–2a. Ahaz represents a pregnant moment in the post-schism history of Israel, since during his reign the illicit northern kingdom comes to an end. Unfortunately, far from the ideal conditions established by his ancestor David (28:1), Ahaz’s kingdom continues the illicit ways of the northern kingdom. From the Chronicler’s perspective Ahaz takes the nation to its darkest level prior to the exile. The specific description of Ahaz’s evil activities is provided at the outset of 28:2b–7, as the Chronicler lists the violations of Yahweh’s demand that worship take place through appropriate means a…