1 Kings 21:25

Translations

Modern

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

Traditional

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.

Literal

(Surely there has not been one like Ahab, who sold himself to do wickedness in the eyes of YHWH, because Jezebel his wife incited Him.

Latin

Igitur non fuit alter talis sicut Achab, qui venundatus est ut faceret malum in conspectu Domini: concitavit enim eum Jezabel uxor sua,

Original

Hebrew

English

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

Notes

1 Kings 21:25–26

The author pauses his story to highlight Ahab's evil nature, criticize the king's dedication to idol worship, and blame him for being influenced by his wife Jezebel. Jezebel, who was wicked, would do anything to get what she wanted (1 Kings 18:4; 19:1–2; 21:5–10, 15). Although she remained arrogant and defiant until the end (2 Kings 9:30–31), she eventually faced her foretold fate (1 Kings 21:23; 2 Kings 9:32–37).

Theme notes and profiles

Ahab Elijah Jezebel Apostasy and Renewal Prophets in 1 Kings Pure Worship True Success

Events

Prophecies of Elijahc. 910 BC

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People

Ahab: Wicked king of Israel; husband of Jezebel Jezebel: Queen of Israel; wife of King Ahab

Glossary

Ahab (King) Archaeology and the Bible Jezreel (Place) Kings, Books of First and Second Naboth Queen Tishbe Witness

Topics

Ahab: King of Israel: Idolatry of Elijah: Prophecies of The Destruction of Ahab and his House Influence: Evil Repentance: Ahab, when Reproved by Elijah for Ahab's Idolatry Rulers: Wicked: Ahab, Serving Baal Sin: The Wicked: Tempt Others To The Jezebel Spirit Wives: Bad: Jezebel Woman: Frequently: Active in Instigating to Iniquity Women: Active in Instigating to Iniquity Women: Jezebel, in Her Evil Counsels To, and Influence Over, Ahab

1 Kings 21:25

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