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2 Chronicles 22:4

What does 2 Chronicles 22:4 mean?

A plain-English look at 2 Chronicles 22:4 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And he did that which was evil in the sight of Jehovah, as did the house of Ahab; for they were his counsellors after the death of his father, to his destruction.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Wherefore he did evil in the sight of the Lord like the house of Ahab: for they were his counsellors after the death of his father to his destruction.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And he did that which was evil in the sight of Jehovah, as did the house of Ahab; for they were his counsellors after the death of his father, to his destruction.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And he did evil in the eyes of the Lord, as the family of Ahab did; for after the death of his father they were his guides to his destruction.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And he doth the evil thing in the eyes of Jehovah, like the house of Ahab, for they have been his counsellors, after the death of his father, for destruction to him.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

So he did evil in the sight of the Lord, as the house of Achab did: for they were his counsellors after the death of his father, to his destruction.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And he did evil in the sight of Jehovah like the house of Ahab; for they were his counsellors after the death of his father, to his destruction.

Context

v.3He also walked in the ways of the house of Ahab; for his mother was his counsellor to do wickedly.

v.4This passage

v.5He walked also after their counsel, and went with Jehoram the son of Ahab king of Israel to war against Hazael king of Syria at Ramoth-gilead: and the Syrians wounded Joram.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Proverbs 13:20

    Walk with wise men, and thou shalt be wise; But the companion of fools shall smart for it.

  • 2 Chronicles 24:17

    Now after the death of Jehoiada came the princes of Judah, and made obeisance to the king. Then the king hearkened unto them.

  • Proverbs 19:27

    Cease, my son, to hear instruction Onlyto err from the words of knowledge.

  • Proverbs 1:10

    My son, if sinners entice thee, Consent thou not.

  • Proverbs 12:5

    The thoughts of the righteous are just; Butthe counsels of the wicked are deceit.

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