The final records of King Ahaz reveal a legacy of total failure across every aspect of his leadership. A look back at the entirety of his actions and the path he chose to walk paints a clear picture of a king who achieved no success whatsoever.
Throughout his time in power, he was unable to secure military victories and completely failed to protect the land. Ultimately, his entire rule amounted to nothing more than the moral and religious corruption of the kingdom [ביאור שטיינזלץ].