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1 Kings 21:26
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Christian Standard Bible®
He committed the most detestable acts by following idols as the Amorites had, whom the Lord had dispossessed before the Israelites.
He committed the most detestable acts by following idols as the Amorites had, whom the Lord had dispossessed before the Israelites.
Hebrew Names Version
He did very abominably in following idols, according to all that the Amori did, whom the LORD cast out before the children of Yisra'el.)
He did very abominably in following idols, according to all that the Amori did, whom the LORD cast out before the children of Yisra'el.)
King James Version
And he did very abominably in following idols, according to all things as did the Amorites, whom the Lord cast out before the children of Israel.
And he did very abominably in following idols, according to all things as did the Amorites, whom the Lord cast out before the children of Israel.
English Standard Version
He acted very abominably in going after idols, as the Amorites had done, whom the Lord cast out before the people of Israel.)
He acted very abominably in going after idols, as the Amorites had done, whom the Lord cast out before the people of Israel.)
New Century Version
Ahab sinned terribly by worshiping idols, just as the Amorite people did. And the Lord had taken away their land and given it to the people of Israel.
Ahab sinned terribly by worshiping idols, just as the Amorite people did. And the Lord had taken away their land and given it to the people of Israel.
New English Translation
He was so wicked he worshiped the disgusting idols, just like the Amorites whom the Lord had driven out from before the Israelites.)
He was so wicked he worshiped the disgusting idols, just like the Amorites whom the Lord had driven out from before the Israelites.)
Amplified Bible
He acted very repulsively in following idols, in accordance with everything the Amorites had done, whom the LORD expelled [from the land] before the sons of Israel.
He acted very repulsively in following idols, in accordance with everything the Amorites had done, whom the LORD expelled [from the land] before the sons of Israel.
New American Standard Bible
He also acted very despicably in following idols, conforming to everything that the Amorites had done, whom the LORD drove out from the sons of Israel.
He also acted very despicably in following idols, conforming to everything that the Amorites had done, whom the LORD drove out from the sons of Israel.
Geneva Bible (1587)
For he did exceeding abominably in following idoles, according to all that the Amorites did, whom the Lord cast out before the children of Israel.)
For he did exceeding abominably in following idoles, according to all that the Amorites did, whom the Lord cast out before the children of Israel.)
Legacy Standard Bible
And he acted very abominably in following idols, according to all that the Amorites had done, whom Yahweh dispossessed before the sons of Israel.
And he acted very abominably in following idols, according to all that the Amorites had done, whom Yahweh dispossessed before the sons of Israel.
Complete Jewish Bible
His behavior in following idols was grossly abominable; he did everything the Emori had done, whom Adonai expelled ahead of the people of Isra'el.
His behavior in following idols was grossly abominable; he did everything the Emori had done, whom Adonai expelled ahead of the people of Isra'el.
Darby Translation
And he did very abominably in following idols, according to all that the Amorites did, whom Jehovah had dispossessed before the children of Israel.)
And he did very abominably in following idols, according to all that the Amorites did, whom Jehovah had dispossessed before the children of Israel.)
Easy-to-Read Version
Ahab committed the terrible sin of worshiping those filthy idols, just as the Amorites did. And that is why the Lord took the land from them and gave it to the Israelites.
Ahab committed the terrible sin of worshiping those filthy idols, just as the Amorites did. And that is why the Lord took the land from them and gave it to the Israelites.
George Lamsa Translation
And he did very abominably in following idols, just as the Amorites had done, whom the LORD destroyed before the children of Israel.
And he did very abominably in following idols, just as the Amorites had done, whom the LORD destroyed before the children of Israel.
Good News Translation
He committed the most shameful sins by worshiping idols, as the Amorites had done, whom the Lord had driven out of the land as the people of Israel advanced.)
He committed the most shameful sins by worshiping idols, as the Amorites had done, whom the Lord had driven out of the land as the people of Israel advanced.)
Lexham English Bible
Also, he acted very abominably by going after idols like all the Amorites had done whom Yahweh had driven out from before the Israelites."
Also, he acted very abominably by going after idols like all the Amorites had done whom Yahweh had driven out from before the Israelites."
Literal Translation
And he did abominably, to go after idols, according to all that the Amorites did, whom Jehovah expelled from before the sons of Israel.
And he did abominably, to go after idols, according to all that the Amorites did, whom Jehovah expelled from before the sons of Israel.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
and he maketh him selfe a greate abhominacion, that he goeth after Idols, acordige vnto all as dyd the Amorites, whom the LORDE expelled before the children of Israel.
and he maketh him selfe a greate abhominacion, that he goeth after Idols, acordige vnto all as dyd the Amorites, whom the LORDE expelled before the children of Israel.
American Standard Version
And he did very abominably in following idols, according to all that the Amorites did, whom Jehovah cast out before the children of Israel.)
And he did very abominably in following idols, according to all that the Amorites did, whom Jehovah cast out before the children of Israel.)
Bible in Basic English
He did a very disgusting thing in going after false gods, doing all the things the Amorites did, whom the Lord sent out before the children of Israel.)
He did a very disgusting thing in going after false gods, doing all the things the Amorites did, whom the Lord sent out before the children of Israel.)
Bishop's Bible (1568)
He dyd exceeding abhominablie in folowing foule idols, according to all thinges as dyd the Ammorites whom the Lorde cast out before the children of Israel.
He dyd exceeding abhominablie in folowing foule idols, according to all thinges as dyd the Ammorites whom the Lorde cast out before the children of Israel.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
And he did very abominably in following idols, according to all that the Amorites did, whom the LORD cast out before the children of Israel.
And he did very abominably in following idols, according to all that the Amorites did, whom the LORD cast out before the children of Israel.
King James Version (1611)
And hee did very abominably in following Idoles, according to all things as did the Amorites, whom the Lord cast out before the children of Israel.
And hee did very abominably in following Idoles, according to all things as did the Amorites, whom the Lord cast out before the children of Israel.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
And it came to pass at the return of the year, that the son of Ader reviewed Syria, and went up to Apheca to war against Israel.
And it came to pass at the return of the year, that the son of Ader reviewed Syria, and went up to Apheca to war against Israel.
English Revised Version
And he did very abominably in following idols, according to all that the Amorites did, whom the LORD cast out before the children of Israel.)
And he did very abominably in following idols, according to all that the Amorites did, whom the LORD cast out before the children of Israel.)
Berean Standard Bible
He committed the most detestable acts by going after idols, just like the Amorites the LORD had driven out before the Israelites.)
He committed the most detestable acts by going after idols, just like the Amorites the LORD had driven out before the Israelites.)
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
and he was maad abhomynable, in so myche that he suede the ydols that Ammorreis maden, which Ammorreis the Lord wastide fro the face of the sones of Israel.
and he was maad abhomynable, in so myche that he suede the ydols that Ammorreis maden, which Ammorreis the Lord wastide fro the face of the sones of Israel.
Young's Literal Translation
and he doth very abominably to go after the idols, according to all that the Amorite did whom Jehovah dispossessed from the presence of the sons of Israel.'
and he doth very abominably to go after the idols, according to all that the Amorite did whom Jehovah dispossessed from the presence of the sons of Israel.'
Update Bible Version
And what he did was very disgusting in following idols, according to all that the Amorites did, whom Yahweh cast out before the sons of Israel.)
And what he did was very disgusting in following idols, according to all that the Amorites did, whom Yahweh cast out before the sons of Israel.)
Webster's Bible Translation
And he did very abominably in following idols, according to all [things] as did the Amorites, whom the LORD cast out before the children of Israel.
And he did very abominably in following idols, according to all [things] as did the Amorites, whom the LORD cast out before the children of Israel.
World English Bible
He did very abominably in following idols, according to all that the Amorites did, whom Yahweh cast out before the children of Israel.)
He did very abominably in following idols, according to all that the Amorites did, whom Yahweh cast out before the children of Israel.)
New King James Version
And he behaved very abominably in following idols, according to all that the Amorites had done, whom the LORD had cast out before the children of Israel.
And he behaved very abominably in following idols, according to all that the Amorites had done, whom the LORD had cast out before the children of Israel.
New Living Translation
His worst outrage was worshiping idols just as the Amorites had done—the people whom the Lord had driven out from the land ahead of the Israelites.)
His worst outrage was worshiping idols just as the Amorites had done—the people whom the Lord had driven out from the land ahead of the Israelites.)
New Life Bible
He did what was hated by following false gods. He did all that the Amorites had done, whom the Lord drove out in front of the people of Israel.
He did what was hated by following false gods. He did all that the Amorites had done, whom the Lord drove out in front of the people of Israel.
New Revised Standard
He acted most abominably in going after idols, as the Amorites had done, whom the Lord drove out before the Israelites.)
He acted most abominably in going after idols, as the Amorites had done, whom the Lord drove out before the Israelites.)
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
so that he did very abominably, in going after the manufactured gods, - according to all which the Amorites had done, whom Yahweh dispossessed from before the sons of Israel.
so that he did very abominably, in going after the manufactured gods, - according to all which the Amorites had done, whom Yahweh dispossessed from before the sons of Israel.
Douay-Rheims Bible
And he became abominable, insomuch that he followed the idols which the Amorrhites had made, whom the Lord destroyed before the face of the children of Israel.
And he became abominable, insomuch that he followed the idols which the Amorrhites had made, whom the Lord destroyed before the face of the children of Israel.
Revised Standard Version
He did very abominably in going after idols, as the Amorites had done, whom the LORD cast out before the people of Israel.)
He did very abominably in going after idols, as the Amorites had done, whom the LORD cast out before the people of Israel.)
New American Standard Bible (1995)
He acted very abominably in following idols, according to all that the Amorites had done, whom the LORD cast out before the sons of Israel.
He acted very abominably in following idols, according to all that the Amorites had done, whom the LORD cast out before the sons of Israel.
Contextual Overview
17 The Lord said to Elijah the prophet, 18 "King Ahab of Israel is in Naboth's vineyard right now, taking it over. 19 Go tell him that I say, ‘Ahab, you murdered Naboth and took his property. And so, in the very spot where dogs licked up Naboth's blood, they will lick up your blood.'" When Elijah found him, 20 Ahab said, "So, my enemy, you found me at last." Elijah answered: Yes, I did! Ahab, you have managed to do everything the Lord hates. 21 Now you will be punished. You and every man and boy in your family will die, whether slave or free. 22 Your whole family will be wiped out, just like the families of King Jeroboam and King Baasha. You've made the Lord very angry by sinning and causing the Israelites to sin. 23 And as for Jezebel, dogs will eat her body there in Jezreel. 24 Dogs will also eat the bodies of your relatives who die in town, and vultures will eat the bodies of those who die in the country. 25When Ahab heard this, he tore his clothes and wore sackcloth day and night. He was depressed and refused to eat. Some time later, the Lord said, "Elijah, do you see how sorry Ahab is for what he did? I won't punish his family while he is still alive. I'll wait until his son is king." No one was more determined than Ahab to disobey the Lord . And Jezebel encouraged him. Worst of all, he had worshiped idols, just as the Amorites had done before the Lord forced them out of the land and gave it to Israel.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
very abominably: 2 Chronicles 15:8, Isaiah 65:4, Jeremiah 16:18, Jeremiah 44:4, Ezekiel 18:12, 1 Peter 4:3, Revelation 21:8
according to: Genesis 15:16, Leviticus 18:25-30, Leviticus 20:22, Leviticus 20:23, Deuteronomy 12:31, 2 Kings 16:3, 2 Kings 21:2, 2 Kings 21:11, 2 Chronicles 33:2, 2 Chronicles 33:9, 2 Chronicles 36:14, Ezra 9:11-14, Psalms 106:35-39, Ezekiel 16:47
Reciprocal: 1 Kings 16:31 - served Baal 2 Kings 17:8 - walked Ezekiel 16:3 - Amorite Ezekiel 23:5 - Aholah Micah 6:16 - the works
Cross-References
Genesis 21:20
God blessed Ishmael, and as the boy grew older, he became an expert with his bow and arrows. He lived in the Paran Desert, and his mother chose an Egyptian woman for him to marry.
God blessed Ishmael, and as the boy grew older, he became an expert with his bow and arrows. He lived in the Paran Desert, and his mother chose an Egyptian woman for him to marry.
Genesis 21:24
And so, Abraham promised.
And so, Abraham promised.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And he did very abominably in following idols,.... Which were abominable to the Lord; "dunghill gods", as the Tigurine version:
according to all things as did the Amorites, whom the Lord cast out before the children of Israel; meaning the seven nations that formerly inhabited Canaan, but were driven out for their sins, to make way for the children of Israel, of which the Amorites were one, and here put for all the rest.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
The Amorites appear here as representatives of the old Canaanite nations (Genesis 15:16 note). It seems to be implied here that their idolatries were in the main identical with those of the Phoenicians which Ahab had adopted.
