KJV ORIGINAL
And he did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD, according to all that his fathers had done.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
He did what was evil in the LORD's eyes, just like all his ancestors had done.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is saying that this king continued the pattern of wickedness that his family had established for generations.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of 2 Kings, this verse refers to Jehoahaz, who became king of Judah after his father Josiah's death around 609 BC. Josiah had led a major religious reform, destroying idols and restoring worship of God, but Jehoahaz quickly reverted to the wicked practices of earlier kings, continuing a pattern of idolatry and disobedience. This occurred during a vulnerable time for Judah, as it faced threats from foreign powers like Egypt.
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