But there was none like unto Ahab, which did sell himself to work wickedness in the sight of the LORD, whom Jezebel his wife stirred up.
But there was no one like Ahab, who completely gave himself over to doing evil in the LORD's sight, with his wife Jezebel constantly encouraging him.
This verse describes King Ahab as uniquely wicked among all kings, largely influenced by his evil wife Jezebel who pushed him toward greater sin.
📚 Historical Context
Ahab was the seventh king of Israel (reigned around 874-853 BC) and married Jezebel, a Phoenician princess who brought Baal worship into Israel. Together they promoted idol worship, persecuted God's prophets like Elijah, and committed numerous acts of injustice including the murder of Naboth to steal his vineyard. This verse comes right after the account of Naboth's vineyard, serving as God's assessment of Ahab's character.
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