KJV ORIGINAL
And he did evil, because he prepared not his heart to seek the LORD.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
And he did evil because he didn't prepare his heart to seek the LORD.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse explains that someone did wrong because they didn't make the effort to genuinely pursue God with their whole heart.
📚 Historical Context
This verse refers to King Rehoboam of Judah, Solomon's son, who ruled after the kingdom split into Israel and Judah around 930 BC. Despite starting his reign with some faithfulness, Rehoboam gradually turned away from God and led his people into idolatry and moral compromise. The chronicler emphasizes that his failures weren't due to external circumstances but to his internal spiritual negligence.
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