1 Kings 14:22 net — Judah did evil in the sight of the LORD. They made him more jealous by their sins than their ancestors had done.

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"Judah did evil in the sight of the LORD. They made him more jealous by their sins than their ancestors had done."

— 1 Kings 14:22, NET Bible

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1 Kings 14 — Context

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Jeroboam’s Reign Ends The rest of the events of Jeroboam’s reign, including the details of his battles and rule, are recorded in the scroll called the Annals of the Kings of Israel.

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Jeroboam ruled for twenty-two years; then he passed away. His son Nadab replaced him as king.

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Rehoboam’s Reign over Judah Now Rehoboam son of Solomon ruled in Judah. He was forty-one years old when he became king and he ruled for seventeen years in Jerusalem, the city the LORD chose from all the tribes of Israel to be his home. His mother was an Ammonite woman named Naamah.

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Judah did evil in the sight of the LORD. They made him more jealous by their sins than their ancestors had done.

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They even built for themselves high places, sacred pillars, and Asherah poles on every high hill and under every green tree.

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There were also male cultic prostitutes in the land. They committed the same horrible sins as the nations that the LORD had driven out from before the Israelites.

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In King Rehoboam’s fifth year, King Shishak of Egypt attacked Jerusalem.

1 Kings 14:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Kings 14:22 say?
1 Kings 14:22 in the NET Bible reads: “Judah did evil in the sight of the LORD. They made him more jealous by their sins than their ancestors had done.”
Where is 1 Kings 14:22 in the Bible?
1 Kings 14:22 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 14, verse 22.
Who wrote 1 Kings?
1 Kings is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Jeremiah). It was written c. 561–538 BC.
What is the book of 1 Kings about?
1 Kings tells of Solomon's wisdom and the building of the temple, then the painful division of the kingdom after his death. The northern kingdom plunges into idolatry under a series of wicked kings until the prophet Elijah is raised up to call Israel back to the LORD.
What are the major themes of 1 Kings?
1 Kings explores themes including Wisdom, Temple, Divided Kingdom, Idolatry, Prophecy. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Kings 14:22.
What translation should I read 1 Kings 14:22 in?
1 Kings 14:22 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Kings 14:22?
1 Kings 14:22 reads (NET): “Judah did evil in the sight of the LORD. They made him more jealous by their sins than their ancestors had done.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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