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He did that which was evil in the sight of Yahweh, 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, in which he made Israel to sin.
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A Legacy of Idolatry
Commentators explain that Ahaziah's evil was a continuation of multiple sinful legacies. He followed the Baal worship of his father Ahab, the idolatry of his mother Jezebel, and the foundational sin of Jeroboam's golden calves. This demonstrates how sin can be inherited and compounded across generations, creating a powerful pull away from God.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
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 influen…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Ver. 52 And he did evil in the sight of the Lord Which evil was idolatry:
and walked in the way o…
Ahaziah's reign was very short, not two years; some sinners God makes quick work of. A very bad account is given of him: he did not listen to instr…
