KJV ORIGINAL
And he walked in the way of the kings of Israel, like as did the house of Ahab: for he had the daughter of Ahab to wife: and he wrought that which was evil in the eyes of the LORD.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
He followed the same path as the kings of Israel, just like Ahab's family did, because he had married Ahab's daughter. He did what was evil in the LORD's sight.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes a king who chose to follow evil ways, influenced by his marriage into a wicked family, and did what God considered wrong.
📚 Historical Context
This refers to Jehoram, king of Judah, who married Athaliah, daughter of the notorious King Ahab and Queen Jezebel of Israel. Ahab's reign was marked by idol worship, particularly of Baal, and severe persecution of God's prophets. This marriage alliance between Judah and Israel brought the corrupt religious practices of the northern kingdom into Judah.
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