But Jehu took no heed to walk in the law of the LORD God of Israel with all his heart: for he departed not from the sins of Jeroboam, which made Israel to sin.
But Jehu didn't pay attention to following the Lord God of Israel's law with his whole heart. He didn't turn away from the sins of Jeroboam, who had caused Israel to sin.
The writer is showing that even though Jehu did some things God wanted, he failed to fully commit his heart to following God's ways.
📚 Historical Context
Jehu was a king of Israel who God used to destroy the wicked house of Ahab and eliminate Baal worship from Israel. However, despite these reforms, he continued the idolatrous practices that Jeroboam had established when the kingdom split, particularly the worship of golden calves at Dan and Bethel. This verse serves as a sobering reminder that partial obedience is still disobedience in God's eyes.
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