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He also walked in the ways of the house of Ahab; for his mother was his counselor to do wickedly.
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The Danger of Wicked Counsel
Commentators emphasize that Ahaziah's downfall was directly caused by his mother, Athaliah, counseling him "to do wickedly." Matthew Henry uses this as a timeless warning about the destructive power of bad advice, noting that those who advise us to sin are our worst enemies, pretending to be friends while leading us to ruin. This highlights the critical importance of seeking godly counsel.
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2 Chronicles
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19th Century
Anglican
He also.—The pronoun is emphatic: he too, like his father. Kings: And he walked.
Walked in the ways of the ho…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
He also walked in the ways of the house of Ahab As his father Jehoram had, (2 Chronicles 21:6) ([Referen…
Presbyterian
The counsel of the ungodly ruins many young persons when they are setting out in the world. Ahaziah gave himself up to be led by evil men. Those wh…