Albert Barnes Commentary


Albert Barnes Commentary
"And he did that which was evil in the sight of Jehovah, and walked in the way of his father, and in the way of his mother, and in the way of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, wherein he made Israel to sin." — 1 Kings 22:52 (ASV)
In the way of his mother - In this phrase, which does not occur anywhere else, we see the strong feeling of the writer regarding the influence of Jezebel (Compare to 1 Kings 16:31).
It would be advantageous if 1 Kings 22:51–53 were transferred to the Second Book of Kings, which would then open with the start of Ahaziah’s reign. The division of the books did not originate with the author. See the introduction to the Book of Kings.