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2 Kings 3:2 ยท KJV

"And he wrought evil in the sight of the LORD; but not like his father, and like his mother: for he put away the image of Baal that his father had made."

King James Version

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Passage Context

1Now Jehoram the son of Ahab began to reign over Israel in Samaria the eighteenth year of Jehoshaphat king of Judah, and reigned twelve years.
2And he wrought evil in the sight of the LORD; but not like his father, and like his mother: for he put away the image of Baal that his father had made.
3Nevertheless he cleaved unto the sins of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, which made Israel to sin; he departed not therefrom.
4And Mesha king of Moab was a sheepmaster, and rendered unto the king of Israel an hundred thousand lambs, and an hundred thousand rams, with the wool.

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Reflection Questions

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What influences challenge your faith today?

2

How do you respond to peer pressure in your beliefs?

3

When have you made a difficult decision to stand for your faith?

Life Application

faith

Stand firm in your beliefs even when faced with societal pressures. Reflect on how you can be a light in your community.

integrity

Evaluate the influences in your life and consider how they align with your values and faith.

People in This Verse

JehoramOT

Jehoram was a king of Israel who struggled with idolatry and sought to distance himself from the practices of his parents. His reign was marked by conflict and moral ambiguity.

First appearance: 2 Kings 1:17

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