And he did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD: he departed not from the sins of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, who made Israel to sin.
He did what was evil in the LORD's eyes: he never turned away from the sins of Jeroboam, the son of Nebat, who led Israel into sin.
This verse is saying that this king continued in the same sinful patterns that had been corrupting Israel for generations, refusing to change course.
📚 Historical Context
In the divided kingdom of Israel and Judah, King Pekah ruled the northern kingdom of Israel during a time of political turmoil and frequent invasions in the 8th century BC. He continued the pattern of idolatry and disobedience established by Jeroboam I, who had set up golden calves as false gods to prevent his people from worshiping at the temple in Jerusalem, thus leading the nation into persistent sin. This verse reflects the ongoing cycle of unfaithfulness among Israel's kings, which ultimately contributed to the nation's downfall.
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