1 Kings 16:32

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

First, Ahab set up an altar for Baal in the temple of Baal that he had built in Samaria.

American Standard Version (1901)

And he reared up an altar for Baal in the house of Baal, which he had built in Samaria.

Bible in Basic English

And he put up an altar for Baal in the house of Baal which he had made in Samaria.

Free Bible Version

Ahab made an altar for Baal in the temple of Baal that he had built in Samaria.

Geneva Bible 1599

Also he reared vp an altar to Baal in the house of Baal, which he had buylt in Samaria.

King James (Authorized) Version

And he reared up an altar for Baal in the house of Baal, which he had built in Samaria.

Translation for Translators

He built a temple in Samaria in order that the Israeli people could worship Baal there, and he put an altar there for making sacrifices to Baal.

Unlocked Literal Bible

He built an altar for Baal in the house of Baal, which he had built in Samaria.

Noah Webster Bible

And he erected an altar for Baal in the house of Baal, which he had built in Samaria.

World English Bible

He raised up an altar for Baal in the house of Baal, which he had built in Samaria.

Young's Literal Translation

and raiseth up an altar for Baal, in the house of the Baal, that he built in Samaria;

Context

Ahab Reigns in Israel, Marries Jezebel

³¹And as if it were not enough for him to walk in the sins of Jeroboam son of Nebat, he even married Jezebel the daughter of Ethbaal king of the Sidonians, and he then proceeded to serve and worship Baal.³²First, Ahab set up an altar for Baal in the temple of Baal that he had built in Samaria.³³Then he set up an Asherah pole. Thus Ahab did more to provoke the LORD, the God of Israel, to anger than all the kings of Israel before him.

Summary

This verse highlights the sinful actions of King Ahab, who not only did evil in the sight of the Lord but also went further to provoke God by marrying Jezebel, a Phoenician princess who led him and the people of Israel into idolatry. Ahab's decision to build an altar for Baal in Samaria symbolizes the depth of his rebellion against God's commandments, setting the stage for the spiritual decline of the nation. The verse serves as a warning against the dangers of compromising one's faith and the severe consequences that follow when leaders lead their people astray.

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

reared up an altar for Baal--that is, the sun, worshipped under various images. Ahab set up one (Kg2 3:2), probably as the Tyrian Hercules, in the temple in Samaria. No human sacrifices were offered--the fire was kept constantly burning --the priests officiated barefoot. Dancing and kissing the image (Kg1 19:18) were among the principal rites.

1 Kings 16:32

Ahab Reigns in Israel, Marries Jezebel

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Berean Standard Bible

First, Ahab set up an altar for Baal in the temple of Baal that he had built in Samaria.

American Standard Version (1901)

And he reared up an altar for Baal in the house of Baal, which he had built in Samaria.

Bible in Basic English

And he put up an altar for Baal in the house of Baal which he had made in Samaria.

Free Bible Version

Ahab made an altar for Baal in the temple of Baal that he had built in Samaria.

Geneva Bible 1599

Also he reared vp an altar to Baal in the house of Baal, which he had buylt in Samaria.

King James (Authorized) Version

And he reared up an altar for Baal in the house of Baal, which he had built in Samaria.

Translation for Translators

He built a temple in Samaria in order that the Israeli people could worship Baal there, and he put an altar there for making sacrifices to Baal.

Unlocked Literal Bible

He built an altar for Baal in the house of Baal, which he had built in Samaria.

Noah Webster Bible

And he erected an altar for Baal in the house of Baal, which he had built in Samaria.

World English Bible

He raised up an altar for Baal in the house of Baal, which he had built in Samaria.

Young's Literal Translation

and raiseth up an altar for Baal, in the house of the Baal, that he built in Samaria;