Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version He did evil in the eyes of the LORD, just as his predecessors had done. New Living Translation He did what was evil in the LORD’s sight, just as his ancestors had done. English Standard Version And he did what was evil in the sight of the LORD, according to all that his fathers had done. Berean Standard Bible And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, just as his fathers had done. King James Bible And he did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD, according to all that his fathers had done. New King James Version And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, according to all that his fathers had done. New American Standard Bible He did evil in the sight of the LORD, in accordance with all that his forefathers had done. NASB 1995 He did evil in the sight of the LORD, according to all that his fathers had done. NASB 1977 And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, according to all that his fathers had done. Legacy Standard Bible And he did what was evil in the sight of Yahweh, according to all that his fathers had done. Amplified Bible He did evil in the sight of the LORD, in accordance with everything that his forefathers had done. Christian Standard Bible He did what was evil in the LORD’s sight just as his ancestors had done. Holman Christian Standard Bible He did what was evil in the LORD’s sight just as his ancestors had done. American Standard Version And he did that which was evil in the sight of Jehovah, according to all that his fathers had done. Contemporary English Version Jehoahaz disobeyed the LORD, just as some of his ancestors had done. English Revised Version And he did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD, according to all that his fathers had done. GOD'S WORD® Translation He did what the LORD considered evil, as his ancestors had done. Good News Translation Following the example of his ancestors, he sinned against the LORD. International Standard Version He practiced what the LORD considered to be evil, just as all of his ancestors had done. Majority Standard Bible And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, just as his fathers had done. NET Bible He did evil in the sight of the LORD as his ancestors had done. New Heart English Bible He did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD, according to all that his fathers had done. Webster's Bible Translation And he did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD, according to all that his fathers had done. World English Bible He did that which was evil in Yahweh’s sight, according to all that his fathers had done. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand he does evil in the eyes of YHWH, according to all that his fathers did, Young's Literal Translation and he doth the evil thing in the eyes of Jehovah, according to all that his fathers did, Smith's Literal Translation And he will do evil in the eyes of Jehovah according to all which his fathers did. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he did evil before the Lord, according to all that his fathers had done. Catholic Public Domain Version And he did evil before the Lord, according to all that his fathers had done. New American Bible He did what was evil in the LORD’s sight, just as his ancestors had done. New Revised Standard Version He did what was evil in the sight of the LORD, just as his ancestors had done. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd he did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD, just as Manasseh had done. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And he did evil before LORD JEHOVAH as Manassheh had done. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And he did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD, according to all that his fathers had done. Brenton Septuagint Translation And he did that which was evil in the sight of the Lord, according to all that his fathers did. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Jehoahaz Succeeds Josiah31Jehoahaz was twenty-three years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem three months. His mother’s name was Hamutal daughter of Jeremiah; she was from Libnah. 32And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, just as his fathers had done. 33And Pharaoh Neco imprisoned Jehoahaz at Riblah in the land of Hamath so that he could not reign in Jerusalem, and he imposed on Judah a levy of a hundred talents of silver and a talent of gold.… Cross References 2 Kings 21:2 And he did evil in the sight of the LORD by following the abominations of the nations that the LORD had driven out before the Israelites. 2 Kings 21:20 And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, as his father Manasseh had done. 2 Kings 24:9 And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, just as his father had done. 2 Chronicles 33:2 And he did evil in the sight of the LORD by following the abominations of the nations that the LORD had driven out before the Israelites. 2 Chronicles 36:5 Jehoiakim was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem eleven years. And he did evil in the sight of the LORD his God. Jeremiah 22:13-17 “Woe to him who builds his palace by unrighteousness, and his upper rooms without justice, who makes his countrymen serve without pay, and fails to pay their wages, / who says, ‘I will build myself a great palace, with spacious upper rooms.’ So he cuts windows in it, panels it with cedar, and paints it with vermilion. / Does it make you a king to excel in cedar? Did not your father have food and drink? He administered justice and righteousness, and so it went well with him. ... Ezekiel 18:24 But if a righteous man turns from his righteousness and practices iniquity, committing the same abominations as the wicked, will he live? None of the righteous acts he did will be remembered. Because of the unfaithfulness and sin he has committed, he will die. Isaiah 1:4 Alas, O sinful nation, a people laden with iniquity, a brood of evildoers, children who act corruptly! They have forsaken the LORD; they have despised the Holy One of Israel and turned their backs on Him. Hosea 4:1-2 Hear the word of the LORD, O children of Israel, for the LORD has a case against the people of the land: “There is no truth, no loving devotion, and no knowledge of God in the land! / Cursing and lying, murder and stealing, and adultery are rampant; one act of bloodshed follows another. 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.” Matthew 23:37 O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets and stones those sent to her, how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were unwilling! Luke 13:34 O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets and stones those sent to her, how often I have longed to gather your children together as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were unwilling! 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. ... Romans 3:10-18 As it is written: “There is no one righteous, not even one. / There is no one who understands, no one who seeks God. / All have turned away, they have together become worthless; there is no one who does good, not even one.” ... 1 Corinthians 6:9-10 Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who submit to or perform homosexual acts, / nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor verbal abusers, nor swindlers, will inherit the kingdom of God. Treasury of Scripture And he did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD, according to all that his fathers had done. 2 Kings 21:2-7,21,22 And he did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD, after the abominations of the heathen, whom the LORD cast out before the children of Israel… Jump to Previous Evil Eyes Fathers SightJump to Next Evil Eyes Fathers Sight2 Kings 23 1. Josiah causes the book to be read in a solemn assembly.3. He renews the covenant of the Lord. 4. He destroys idolatry. 15. He burns dead men's bones upon the altar of Bethel, as was prophesied. 21. He keeps a most solemn Passover. 24. He puts away witches and all abomination. 26. God's final wrath against Judah. 29. Josiah, provoking Pharaoh Neco, is slain at Megiddo. 31. Jehoahaz, succeeding him, 33. is imprisoned by Pharaoh Neco, who makes Jehoiakim king. 36. Jehoiakim's wicked reign. And he did evil in the sight of the LORD This phrase indicates a moral and spiritual evaluation from God's perspective, emphasizing divine judgment rather than human opinion. The "evil" refers to actions contrary to God's commandments, often involving idolatry and injustice. In the context of 2 Kings, this typically includes the worship of foreign gods and neglect of the covenant with Yahweh. The phrase "in the sight of the LORD" underscores God's omniscience and the accountability of leaders to divine standards, not merely human ones. just as his fathers had done Persons / Places / Events 1. JehoahazThe king of Judah who reigned for a short period. His reign is characterized by doing evil in the sight of the LORD, following the sinful ways of his predecessors. 2. Judah The southern kingdom of Israel, where Jehoahaz ruled. During this time, Judah was experiencing spiritual decline and political instability. 3. The LORD The covenant God of Israel, who judges the actions of the kings and the people according to His righteous standards. 4. The Fathers Refers to the previous kings of Judah who also did evil in the sight of the LORD, setting a negative precedent for Jehoahaz. 5. Evil in the Sight of the LORD A phrase indicating actions and behaviors that are contrary to God's commandments and expectations for His people. Teaching Points The Consequences of LeadershipLeadership carries significant responsibility. Jehoahaz's failure to lead righteously had dire consequences for Judah. Leaders today, whether in the church, community, or family, must strive to align their actions with God's will. The Influence of Predecessors The actions of those who came before us can influence our decisions. However, we are called to break cycles of sin and choose righteousness, regardless of our heritage. The Importance of Obedience Obedience to God's commandments is crucial. Jehoahaz's disobedience serves as a warning of the spiritual and practical repercussions of straying from God's path. Personal Accountability Each individual is accountable to God for their actions. We cannot solely blame our environment or upbringing for our choices; we must take personal responsibility. The Need for Repentance When we recognize sin in our lives, repentance is necessary. Turning back to God can restore our relationship with Him and bring healing to our communities.(32) And he did that which was evil . . .--Comp. Ezekiel's lamentation for the princes of Judah," where Jehoahaz is called a young lion that "devoureth men," alluding to his oppressive rapacity and shameless abuse of power (Ezekiel 19:1-4).Verse 32. - And he did that which was evil in the sight of the Lord (see the comment on vers. 31-33). Josephus says that he was ἀσεβὴς καὶ μιαρὸς τὸν τρόπον (l. s. c.) - "irreligious and of impure habits." Ezekiel (Ezekiel 19:3) seems to call him a persecutor. According to all that his fathers had done. As idolatry was the chief sin of his "fathers," Jehoahaz must have been an idolater. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew And he didוַיַּ֥עַשׂ (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 just as כְּכֹ֥ל (kə·ḵōl) Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every his forefathers אֲבֹתָֽיו׃ (’ă·ḇō·ṯāw) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1: Father had done. עָשׂ֖וּ (‘ā·śū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 6213: To do, make Links 2 Kings 23:32 NIV2 Kings 23:32 NLT 2 Kings 23:32 ESV 2 Kings 23:32 NASB 2 Kings 23:32 KJV 2 Kings 23:32 BibleApps.com 2 Kings 23:32 Biblia Paralela 2 Kings 23:32 Chinese Bible 2 Kings 23:32 French Bible 2 Kings 23:32 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Kings 23:32 He did that which was evil (2Ki iiKi ii ki 2 kg 2kg) |