And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, and walked in the way of his father, and in his sin wherewith he made Israel t... — study this verse from 1 Kings chapter 15 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, and walked in the way of his father, and in his sin wherewith he made Israel to sin.”
1 Kings 15:26 · King James Version
And Asa slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the city of David his father: and Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead. Jehoshaphat: Gr. Josaphat
And Nadab the son of Jeroboam began to reign over Israel in the second year of Asa king of Judah, and reigned over Israel two years. began: Heb. reigned
And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, and walked in the way of his father, and in his sin wherewith he made Israel to sin.
And Baasha the son of Ahijah, of the house of Issachar, conspired against him; and Baasha smote him at Gibbethon, which belonged to the Philistines; for Nadab and all Israel laid siege to Gibbethon.
Even in the third year of Asa king of Judah did Baasha slay him, and reigned in his stead.
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Compare 3 commentaries from different scholars and time periods for a richer understanding.
“in the sight”
H5869“of the LORD”
H3068“in the way”
H1870“of his father”
H1“and in his sin”
H2403“to sin”
H2398“wherewith he made Israel”
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