KJV ORIGINAL
And he did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD, but not as the kings of Israel that were before him.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
He did what was wrong in God's eyes, but he wasn't as bad as the previous kings of Israel had been.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is saying that while King Hoshea did evil things that displeased God, he was still not as wicked as the kings who ruled Israel before him.
📚 Historical Context
This refers to Hoshea, the last king of the northern kingdom of Israel (around 732-722 BC). He ruled during a time when Israel was already under heavy Assyrian influence and tribute. The previous kings of Israel had led the nation into deep idolatry, including worship of golden calves and foreign gods, while Hoshea's evil was apparently less severe in comparison.
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