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.
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.
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
In the biblical narrative, Jehoram became king of Judah after his father Jehoshaphat, during a time when the divided kingdoms of Israel and Judah often influenced each other through alliances and marriages. He married Athaliah, the daughter of Ahab, who was the king of Israel and known for promoting idolatry and leading his people away from God's commandments. This union drew Jehoram into the wicked practices of Israel's royal family, resulting in actions that directly opposed the Lord's will.
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