2 Kings 17:2

And he did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD, but not as the kings of Israel that were before him.

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Other Translations for 2 Kings 17:2

BSB

And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, but not like the kings of Israel who preceded him.

AKJV

And he did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD, but not as the kings of Israel that were before him.

CPDV

And he did evil before the Lord, but not like the kings of Israel who had been before him.

ERV

And he did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD, yet not as the kings of Israel that were before him.

NHEB

He did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD, yet not as the kings of Israel who were before him.

SMT

And he will do evil in the eyes of Jehovah, but not as the kings of Israel which were before him.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Kings 17:2

AndhedidH6213VerbthatwhichwasevilH7451inthesightH5869NounoftheLORDH3068Proper NamebutnotasthekingsH4428Noun MasculineofIsraelH3478Proper Name MasculinethatwerebeforeH6440Noun Masculinehim

Commentary for 2 Kings 17:2

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 2 Kings 17:2

Summary

King commits wrongdoing less egregiously than predecessors

Place

Israel

Event

King's lesser wickedness noted

Estimated Time Period

c. 730 BC