2 Kings 23:37 Meaning and Explanation
“And he did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD, according to all that his fathers had done.”
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Read Full Chapter →Jehoiakim does evil in the Lord's sight, following the ways of his ancestors.
What Does 2 Kings 23:37 Mean?
The chapter closes as it described Jehoahaz: Jehoiakim did evil in the sight of the Lord, walking in the wicked ways of those before him. Both of Josiah's royal sons forsake their father's devotion and turn to sin.
After the bright season of Josiah's reform, the chapter ends in shadow. The good a faithful king accomplished did not pass to his sons, who chose the path that led toward exile. Yet the story is not over; the darkness that closes this chapter only deepens the longing for the King whose throne and righteousness would endure forever.
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What does 2 Kings 23:37 mean?
Jehoiakim does evil in the Lord's sight, following the ways of his ancestors.