1 Kings 21:25

But there was none like unto Ahab, which did sell himself to work wickedness in the sight of the LORD, whom Jezebel his wife stirred up.

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Other Translations for 1 Kings 21:25

BSB

(Surely there was never one like Ahab, who sold himself to do evil in the sight of the LORD, incited by his wife Jezebel.

AKJV

But there was none like to Ahab, which did sell himself to work wickedness in the sight of the LORD, whom Jezebel his wife stirred up.

CPDV

And so, there was no other person similar to Ahab, who was sold so that he did evil in the sight of the Lord. For his wife, Jezebel, urged him on.

ERV

(But there was none like unto Ahab, which did sell himself to do that which was evil in the sight of the LORD, whom Jezebel his wife stirred up.

NHEB

But there was none like Ahab, who sold himself to do that which was evil in the sight of the LORD, whom Jezebel his wife stirred up.

SMT

Only there was not as Ahab who was sold to do evil in the eves of Jehovah, whom Jezebel stimulated him.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Kings 21:25

ButtherewasnonelikeuntoAhabH256whichdidsellH4376VerbhimselftoworkH6213Verb wickednessH7451inthesightH5869NounoftheLORDH3068Proper NamewhomJezebelH348Proper Name FemininehiswifeH802Noun FemininestirredupH5496Verb

Commentary for 1 Kings 21:25

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Overview of 1 Kings 21:25

Summary

King condemned as uniquely wicked through wife's influence

Place

Israel

Event

Narrator describes Ahab's depravity

Estimated Time Period

c. 870 BC