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He did that which was evil in the sight of Yahweh, as his fathers had done: he didn`t depart from the sins of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, with which he made Israel to sin.
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The Specific, Enduring Sin
Commentators like Ellicott and Gill clarify that the 'evil' done by King Zechariah was not just general wickedness, but a specific, generational sin. He continued the state-sanctioned idol worship of golden calves established by Jeroboam I. This highlights how a foundational sin, when unaddressed, can corrupt an entire nation for centuries.
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19th Century
Anglican
As his fathers — that is, the dynasty of Jehu, of which he was the last member. Like all his predecessors, he upheld the illicit w…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Presbyterian
This history shows Israel in confusion. Though Judah was not without troubles, yet that kingdom was happy compared with the state of Israel. The im…
