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1 Kings 22:52

1 Kings 22:53 net — He worshiped and bowed down to Baal, angering the LORD God of Israel just as his father had done.

NET Bible

"He worshiped and bowed down to Baal, angering the LORD God of Israel just as his father had done."

— 1 Kings 22:53, NET Bible

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1 Kings 22 — Context

50

Jehoshaphat passed away and was buried with his ancestors in the city of his ancestor David. His son Jehoram replaced him as king.

51

Ahaziah’s Reign over Israel In the seventeenth year of Jehoshaphat’s reign over Judah, Ahab’s son Ahaziah became king over Israel in Samaria. He ruled for two years over Israel.

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He did evil in the sight of the LORD and followed in the footsteps of his father and mother; like Jeroboam son of Nebat, he encouraged Israel to sin.

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He worshiped and bowed down to Baal, angering the LORD God of Israel just as his father had done.

1 Kings 22:53 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 1 Kings 22:53 say?
1 Kings 22:53 in the NET Bible reads: “He worshiped and bowed down to Baal, angering the LORD God of Israel just as his father had done.”
Where is 1 Kings 22:53 in the Bible?
1 Kings 22:53 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 22, verse 53.
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 22:53.
What translation should I read 1 Kings 22:53 in?
1 Kings 22:53 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 22:53?
1 Kings 22:53 reads (NET): “He worshiped and bowed down to Baal, angering the LORD God of Israel just as his father 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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