2 Kings 3:2
“And he wrought evil in the sight of the LORD; but not like his father, and like his mother: for he put away the image of Baal that his father had made.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Nevertheless he cleaved unto the sins of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, which made Israel to sin,.... He closely adhered to…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
On the “evil” done by Ahab, see especially 1Ki 16:30-34. Jehoram, warned by the fate of his brother (2Ki 1:4 note),…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
He put away the image of Baal - He abolished his worship; but he continued that of the calves at Dan and Beth-el.
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Kings 3:1-5
Jehoram, the son of Ahab, and brother of Ahaziah, is here upon the throne of Israel; and, though he was but a bad man,…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
And he wrought evil R.V. And he did that which was evil. The change made frequently that the same Hebrew phrase may be…
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