2 Kings 23:37 Made Simple

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 followed the same pattern of evil behavior that his family had been doing for generations.

📚 Historical Context

This refers to Jehoiakim, king of Judah, who ruled from 609-598 BC during a turbulent time when Judah was caught between the superpowers of Egypt and Babylon. Like many kings before him, he turned away from God and led the people into idolatry and injustice. This was part of a long pattern of unfaithful kings that eventually led to Judah's exile to Babylon.

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