And the thing which he did displeased the LORD: wherefore he slew him also.
What he did made the LORD angry, so the LORD killed him too.
This verse shows that God was deeply displeased with someone's actions and brought judgment by taking their life.
📚 Historical Context
In the time of the patriarchs, such as Judah, ancient Israelite society followed a custom called levirate marriage, where a man was expected to marry his deceased brother's widow to continue his brother's family line and provide an heir. In this story, Onan, Judah's son, was supposed to fulfill this duty for his brother Er's widow, Tamar, but he deliberately avoided it by wasting his seed, which was viewed as a selfish act against God's design for family and inheritance. This led to God's displeasure and Onan's death as a consequence of his disobedience.
Ask the AI Assistant
Have a question about this chapter or verse? Ask below for a clear explanation.