2 Chronicles 22:3 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

He also walked in the ways of the house of Ahab: for his mother was his counsellor to do wickedly.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

He also followed the evil practices of Ahab's family, because his mother advised him to do wrong.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse explains that a king chose to do evil because his mother guided him toward wickedness instead of righteousness.

📚 Historical Context

This refers to King Ahaziah of Judah, whose mother was Athaliah, daughter of the notorious King Ahab and Queen Jezebel of Israel. Ahab's dynasty was known for introducing Baal worship and other pagan practices into Israel, directly opposing God's commands. Athaliah brought these same corrupt influences into the kingdom of Judah through her son's reign.

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