Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Ahab son of Omri did more evil in the eyes of the LORD than any of those before him. New Living Translation But Ahab son of Omri did what was evil in the LORD’s sight, even more than any of the kings before him. English Standard Version And Ahab the son of Omri did evil in the sight of the LORD, more than all who were before him. Berean Standard Bible However, Ahab son of Omri did evil in the sight of the LORD, more than all who were before him. King James Bible And Ahab the son of Omri did evil in the sight of the LORD above all that were before him. New King James Version Now Ahab the son of Omri did evil in the sight of the LORD, more than all who were before him. New American Standard Bible Ahab the son of Omri did evil in the sight of the LORD more than all who were before him. NASB 1995 Ahab the son of Omri did evil in the sight of the LORD more than all who were before him. NASB 1977 And Ahab the son of Omri did evil in the sight of the LORD more than all who were before him. Legacy Standard Bible And Ahab the son of Omri did what was evil in the sight of Yahweh more than all who were before him. Amplified Bible Ahab the son of Omri did evil in the sight of the LORD more than all [the kings] who were before him. Christian Standard Bible But Ahab son of Omri did what was evil in the LORD’s sight more than all who were before him. Holman Christian Standard Bible But Ahab son of Omri did what was evil in the LORD’s sight more than all who were before him. American Standard Version And Ahab the son of Omri did that which was evil in the sight of Jehovah above all that were before him. Contemporary English Version Ahab did more things to disobey the LORD than any king before him. English Revised Version And Ahab the son of Omri did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD above all that were before him. GOD'S WORD® Translation Ahab, son of Omri, did what the LORD considered evil. He was worse than all [the kings] who were before him. Good News Translation He sinned against the LORD more than any of his predecessors. International Standard Version Omri's son Ahab practiced more of what the LORD considered to be evil than anyone who had lived before him. Majority Standard Bible However, Ahab son of Omri did evil in the sight of the LORD, more than all who were before him. NET Bible Ahab son of Omri did more evil in the sight of the LORD than all who were before him. New Heart English Bible Ahab the son of Omri did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD above all that were before him. Webster's Bible Translation And Ahab the son of Omri did evil in the sight of the LORD above all that were before him. World English Bible Ahab the son of Omri did that which was evil in Yahweh’s sight above all that were before him. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand Ahab son of Omri does evil in the eyes of YHWH above all who [are] before him. Young's Literal Translation and Ahab son of Omri doth the evil thing in the eyes of Jehovah above all who are before him. Smith's Literal Translation And Ahab son of Omri will do evil in the eyes of Jehovah above all which were before him. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Achab the son of Amri did evil in the sight of the Lord above all that were before him. Catholic Public Domain Version And Ahab, the son of Omri, did evil in the sight of the Lord, beyond all who had been before him. New American Bible Ahab, son of Omri, did what was evil in the LORD’s sight more than any of his predecessors. New Revised Standard Version Ahab son of Omri did evil in the sight of the LORD more than all who were before him. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Ahab the son of Omri did evil in the sight of the LORD above all who were before him. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Akhab, son of Amri, did what is evil before LORD JEHOVAH, more than all who were before him. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Ahab the son of Omri did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD above all that were before him. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Achaab did that which was evil in the sight of the Lord, and did more wickedly than all that were before him. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Ahab Reigns in Israel, Marries Jezebel29In the thirty-eighth year of Asa’s reign over Judah, Ahab son of Omri became king of Israel, and he reigned in Samaria twenty-two years. 30However, Ahab son of Omri did evil in the sight of the LORD, more than all who were before him. 31And as if it were not enough for him to walk in the sins of Jeroboam son of Nebat, he even married Jezebel the daughter of Ethbaal king of the Sidonians, and he then proceeded to serve and worship Baal.… Cross References 1 Kings 21:25 (Surely there was never one like Ahab, who sold himself to do evil in the sight of the LORD, incited by his wife Jezebel. 1 Kings 18:18 “I have not troubled Israel,” Elijah replied, “but you and your father’s house have, for you have forsaken the commandments of the LORD and have followed the Baals. 2 Kings 9:22 When Joram saw Jehu, he asked, “Have you come in peace, Jehu?” “How can there be peace,” he replied, “as long as the idolatry and witchcraft of your mother Jezebel abound?” 1 Kings 21:20 When Elijah arrived, Ahab said to him, “So you have found me out, my enemy.” He replied, “I have found you out because you have sold yourself to do evil in the sight of the LORD. 1 Kings 21:26 He committed the most detestable acts by going after idols, just like the Amorites whom the LORD had driven out before the Israelites.) 2 Kings 10:18-28 Then Jehu brought all the people together and said, “Ahab served Baal a little, but Jehu will serve him a lot. / Now, therefore, summon to me all the prophets of Baal, all his servants, and all his priests. See that no one is missing, for I have a great sacrifice for Baal. Whoever is missing will not live.” But Jehu was acting deceptively in order to destroy the servants of Baal. / And Jehu commanded, “Proclaim a solemn assembly for Baal.” So they announced it. ... 2 Kings 17:16 They abandoned all the commandments of the LORD their God and made for themselves two cast idols of calves and an Asherah pole. They bowed down to all the host of heaven and served Baal. 2 Kings 21:3 For he rebuilt the high places that his father Hezekiah had destroyed, and he raised up altars for Baal. He made an Asherah pole, as King Ahab of Israel had done, and he worshiped and served all the host of heaven. 2 Chronicles 21:6 And Jehoram walked in the ways of the kings of Israel, just as the house of Ahab had done. For he married a daughter of Ahab and did evil in the sight of the LORD. 2 Chronicles 22:3-4 Ahaziah also walked in the ways of the house of Ahab, for his mother was his counselor in wickedness. / And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, as the house of Ahab had done, for to his destruction they were his counselors after the death of his father. 2 Chronicles 33:3 For he rebuilt the high places that his father Hezekiah had torn down, and he raised up altars for the Baals and made Asherah poles. And he worshiped and served all the host of heaven. Jeremiah 7:9 Will you steal and murder, commit adultery and perjury, burn incense to Baal, and follow other gods that you have not known, Hosea 1:4 Then the LORD said to Hosea, “Name him Jezreel, for soon I will bring the bloodshed of Jezreel upon the house of Jehu, and I will put an end to the kingdom of Israel. Micah 6:16 You have kept the statutes of Omri and all the practices of Ahab’s house; you have followed their counsel. Therefore I will make you a desolation, and your inhabitants an object of contempt; you will bear the scorn of the nations.” Romans 1:28-32 Furthermore, since they did not see fit to acknowledge God, He gave them up to a depraved mind, to do what ought not to be done. / They have become filled with every kind of wickedness, evil, greed, and depravity. They are full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, and malice. They are gossips, / slanderers, God-haters, insolent, arrogant, and boastful. They invent new forms of evil; they disobey their parents. ... Treasury of Scripture And Ahab the son of Omri did evil in the sight of the LORD above all that were before him. above 1 Kings 16:25,31,33 But Omri wrought evil in the eyes of the LORD, and did worse than all that were before him… 1 Kings 14:9 But hast done evil above all that were before thee: for thou hast gone and made thee other gods, and molten images, to provoke me to anger, and hast cast me behind thy back: 1 Kings 21:25 But there was none like unto Ahab, which did sell himself to work wickedness in the sight of the LORD, whom Jezebel his wife stirred up. Jump to Previous Ahab Evil Eyes Omri Sight Worse WroughtJump to Next Ahab Evil Eyes Omri Sight Worse Wrought1 Kings 16 1. Jehu's prophecy against Baasha5. Elah succeeds him 8. Zimri, conspiring against Elah, succeeds him 11. Zimri executes Jehu's prophecy 15. Omri, made king by the soldiers, forces Zimri desperately to burn himself 21. The kingdom being divided, Omri prevails against Tibni 23. Omri builds Samaria 25. His wicked reign 27. Ahab succeeds him 29. Ahab's most wicked reign 34. Joshua's curse upon Hiel the builder of Jericho However, Ahab son of Omri Ahab was the son of Omri, who was a powerful king of Israel and established the capital in Samaria. Omri's reign marked a significant political and military strength, but he also led Israel into idolatry. Ahab inherited this legacy and expanded upon it. The mention of Ahab as "son of Omri" highlights the continuation of a dynasty known for its departure from the worship of Yahweh. This sets the stage for Ahab's own actions and the spiritual decline of Israel. did evil in the sight of the LORD more than all who were before him Persons / Places / Events 1. AhabThe son of Omri, Ahab became the king of Israel and is noted for his significant departure from the ways of the LORD, engaging in idolatry and leading Israel into sin. 2. Omri Ahab's father, who was also a king of Israel. Omri established a powerful dynasty but was known for his own evil practices, setting a precedent for Ahab's reign. 3. Israel The northern kingdom, which Ahab ruled. During his reign, Israel experienced significant spiritual decline due to Ahab's idolatry and alliances. 4. The LORD The God of Israel, who is the ultimate judge of the actions of kings and nations. Ahab's actions were considered evil in the sight of the LORD. 5. Idolatry A central theme in Ahab's reign, as he introduced and promoted the worship of Baal, leading Israel away from the worship of the LORD. Teaching Points The Consequences of LeadershipAhab's reign demonstrates how a leader's actions can lead an entire nation into sin. Leaders bear a significant responsibility to uphold righteousness. The Danger of Idolatry Ahab's introduction of Baal worship highlights the destructive nature of idolatry, which draws people away from the true worship of God. The Importance of Obedience Ahab's life serves as a cautionary tale about the importance of obeying God's commandments and the severe consequences of disobedience. Influence of Relationships Ahab's marriage to Jezebel, a staunch promoter of Baal worship, shows how personal relationships can influence one's spiritual direction, for better or worse. God's Judgment is Just Despite Ahab's power and influence, his actions were judged by God, reminding us that divine justice prevails over human authority.Verse 30. - And Ahab the son of Omri [The repetition is noticeable. It is possible that the preceding verse has been revised by a chronologer. The LXX. text is much more condensed] did evil in the sight of the Lord above all that were before him. [The same words are used of his father in ver. 25. It is not difficult to see in what way Ahab's rule was worse even than Omri's. The latter had gone beyond his predecessors in the matter of the calf worship. See note on ver. 25. But the calf worship, however it may have deteriorated in process of time - and it is the tendency of such systems to wax worse and worse - was nevertheless a cult, though a corrupt, and unauthorized, and illicit cultus, of the one true God. Under Ahab, however, positive idolatry was established and fostered the worship of foreign and shameful deities.] Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew However, Ahabאַחְאָ֧ב (’aḥ·’āḇ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 256: Ahab -- 'father's brother', a king of Israel, also a false prophet son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of Omri עָמְרִ֛י (‘ā·mə·rî) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 6018: Omri -- a king of Israel, also several other Israelites did וַיַּ֨עַשׂ (way·ya·‘aś) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6213: To do, make evil הָרַ֖ע (hā·ra‘) Article | Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 7451: Bad, evil in the sight בְּעֵינֵ֣י (bə·‘ê·nê) Preposition-b | Noun - cdc Strong's 5869: An eye, a fountain of the LORD, יְהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel more than all מִכֹּ֖ל (mik·kōl) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every who אֲשֶׁ֥ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that were before him. לְפָנָֽיו׃ (lə·p̄ā·nāw) Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 6440: The face Links 1 Kings 16:30 NIV1 Kings 16:30 NLT 1 Kings 16:30 ESV 1 Kings 16:30 NASB 1 Kings 16:30 KJV 1 Kings 16:30 BibleApps.com 1 Kings 16:30 Biblia Paralela 1 Kings 16:30 Chinese Bible 1 Kings 16:30 French Bible 1 Kings 16:30 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Kings 16:30 Ahab the son of Omri did that (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) |
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