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1 Kings 16:31 · KJV

"And it came to pass, as if it had been a light thing for him to walk in the sins of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, that he took to wife Jezebel the daughter of Ethbaal king of the Zidonians, and went and served Baal, and worshipped him."

King James Version

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Passage Context

29And in the thirty and eighth year of Asa king of Judah began Ahab the son of Omri to reign over Israel: and Ahab the son of Omri reigned over Israel in Samaria twenty and two years.
30And Ahab the son of Omri did evil in the sight of the LORD above all that were before him.
31And it came to pass, as if it had been a light thing for him to walk in the sins of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, that he took to wife Jezebel the daughter of Ethbaal king of the Zidonians, and went and served Baal, and worshipped him.
32And he reared up an altar for Baal in the house of Baal, which he had built in Samaria.
33And Ahab made a grove; and Ahab did more to provoke the LORD God of Israel to anger than all the kings of Israel that were before him.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you respond to influences from outside your beliefs?

2

What does it mean for you to stay true to your values?

3

When have you felt pressured to conform to societal norms?

Life Application

faith

Consider how external influences affect your faith. Stay grounded in your beliefs amidst challenges.

relationships

Evaluate your relationships. Are they encouraging you to grow in your faith or leading you away?

People in This Verse

AhabOT

Ahab was the king of Israel known for his marriage to Jezebel and for leading Israel into idolatry. His reign was marked by conflict with the prophets of Yahweh.

First appearance: 1 Kings 16:30

JezebelOT

Jezebel was the daughter of Ethbaal, king of the Zidonians, and became infamous for promoting Baal worship in Israel. Her marriage to Ahab had profound implications for Israel's religious landscape.

First appearance: 1 Kings 16:31

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