National Sins: Often Caused and Encouraged by Rulers

Jeroboam said in his heart, “Now the kingdom might revert to the house of David. …

So He will give Israel over on account of the sins Jeroboam has committed and has caused Israel to commit.”

Jehoram had also built high places on the hills of Judah; he had caused the people of Jerusalem to prostitute themselves and had led Judah astray. …

If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials will be wicked.