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This happened because of his sins - he did evil things that the LORD saw, he followed Jeroboam's example, and he committed sins that caused all of Israel to sin too.
This verse explains that a king faced consequences because he not only sinned himself but also led others into sin by following bad examples.
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King James Version · EnglishFor his sins which he sinned in doing evil in the sight of the LORD, in walking in the way of Jeroboam, and in his sin which he did, to make Israel to sin.Ask the AI Assistant
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📚 Historical Context
In the historical context of the divided kingdom of Israel, King Jeroboam had established idolatrous worship by setting up golden calves, which led the nation away from God's commandments as outlined in the books of Kings. Zimri, a military commander, assassinated King Elah and briefly took the throne, but his actions mirrored Jeroboam's sins by continuing to promote idolatry and encouraging the people of Israel to sin against God. This verse serves as a biblical explanation for Zimri's quick downfall, emphasizing divine judgment on leaders who lead others astray.