KJV ORIGINAL
Wherefore he did evil in the sight of the LORD like the house of Ahab: for they were his counsellors after the death of his father to his destruction.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
So he did what was evil in the Lord's eyes, just like Ahab's family had done. After his father died, they became his advisors and led him to his downfall.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse explains that the king chose evil advisors from Ahab's family after his father died, and their bad influence ultimately destroyed him.
📚 Historical Context
This refers to King Ahaziah of Judah, whose mother Athaliah was from the notorious house of Ahab (the evil northern kingdom rulers). After his father Jehoram died, Ahaziah was influenced by his mother's family rather than following God's ways. The house of Ahab was known for worshiping Baal and leading Israel into idolatry under Queen Jezebel's influence.
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