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He did that which was evil in the sight of Yahweh, as did the house of Ahab; for they were his counselors after the death of his father, to his destruction.
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The Danger of Wicked Counsel
All commentators agree that Ahaziah's downfall was a direct result of his counselors. Matthew Henry warns that those who advise wickedness are our 'worst enemies,' leading us to destruction. John Gill specifies this bad advice corrupted both religious and civil matters, leading to the ruin of his soul and body, highlighting the profound danger of ungodly influences.
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2 Chronicles
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19th Century
Anglican
Wherefore. — And he did the evil. As in 2 Kings 8:27.
For they were his counsellors. …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Wherefore he did evil in the sight of the Lord, like the house of Ahab See (2 Kings 8:27)
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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…
