he walked. Compare 2 Chronicles 28:2.
son. See note on 2 Chronicles 28:3.
to pass through the fire. The first king of Judah to do this. Followed in it by Manasseh (2 Kings 21:6; 2 Kings 23:10). Compare Jeremiah 7:31.Ezekiel 20:26, and Leviticus 18:21.
heathen. nations.
children. sons.