MERCHANT, AHAZ (21 Mar. 1794-28 Mar. 1862), surveyor, builder, and civil engineer, was born in western Connecticut, son of Silas and Huldah (Platt) Merchant. He was raised near Morristown, N.J., and ...

King Ahaz became king of Judah at the age of 20, ruling for 16 years in Jerusalem. Unlike his forefathers, he did not do what was right in the sight of God. He was focused on the wrong values and the ...