KJV ORIGINAL
And he did that which was right in the sight of the LORD, but not with a perfect heart.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
And he did what was right in the LORD's eyes, but not with a wholehearted commitment.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes someone who outwardly obeyed God but didn't give their whole heart to Him.
📚 Historical Context
This verse refers to King Amaziah of Judah, who ruled around 796-767 BC. While he followed God's commands and did good things as king, his devotion was incomplete and half-hearted. This pattern of partial obedience would later lead to his downfall when he turned to worshiping foreign gods.
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