1 Kings 21:26

Verse

He committed the most detestable acts by going after idols, just like the Amorites whom the LORD had driven out before the Israelites.)

American Standard Version (1901)

And he did very abominably in following idols, according to all that the Amorites did, whom Jehovah cast out before the children of Israel.)

Bible in Basic English

He did a very disgusting thing in going after false gods, doing all the things the Amorites did, whom the Lord sent out before the children of Israel.)

Free Bible Version

He did the most despicable things, worshiping idols like the Amorites the Lord had driven out before Israel.)

Geneva Bible 1599

For he did exceeding abominably in following idoles, according to all that the Amorites did, whom the Lord cast out before the children of Israel.)

King James (Authorized) Version

And he did very abominably in following idols, according to all things as did the Amorites, whom the LORD cast out before the children of Israel.

Translation for Translators

The most abominable/detestable thing that Ahab did was to worship idols, just like the Amor people-group had done. And that is why Yahweh took the Amor people’s land from them and gave it to the Israelis.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Ahab did disgusting deeds for the idols he followed, just as all that the Amorites had done, those whom Yahweh had removed before the people of Israel.

Noah Webster Bible

And he did very abominably in following idols, according to all things as did the Amorites, whom the LORD cast out before the children of Israel.

World English Bible

He did very abominably in following idols, according to all that the Amorites did, whom Yahweh cast out before the children of Israel.

Young's Literal Translation

and he doth very abominably to go after the idols, according to all that the Amorite did whom Jehovah dispossessed from the presence of the sons of Israel.'

Context

Ahab’s Repentance

²⁵(Surely there was never one like Ahab, who sold himself to do evil in the sight of the LORD, incited by his wife Jezebel.²⁶He committed the most detestable acts by going after idols, just like the Amorites whom the LORD had driven out before the Israelites.)

Summary

This verse recounts how Ahab, the wicked king of Israel, provoked God to anger by his evil deeds, causing God to pronounce judgment on him and his descendants. Despite Ahab's outward show of repentance, his heart remained unchanged, leading to the fulfillment of the prophecy of calamity upon his household. The verse serves as a sobering reminder of the consequences of persistent sin and insincere repentance before God, highlighting the importance of genuine remorse and transformation in seeking forgiveness and mercy.

Commentary

1 Kings 21:26

Ahab’s Repentance

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Berean Standard Bible

He committed the most detestable acts by going after idols, just like the Amorites whom the LORD had driven out before the Israelites.)

American Standard Version (1901)

And he did very abominably in following idols, according to all that the Amorites did, whom Jehovah cast out before the children of Israel.)

Bible in Basic English

He did a very disgusting thing in going after false gods, doing all the things the Amorites did, whom the Lord sent out before the children of Israel.)

Free Bible Version

He did the most despicable things, worshiping idols like the Amorites the Lord had driven out before Israel.)

Geneva Bible 1599

For he did exceeding abominably in following idoles, according to all that the Amorites did, whom the Lord cast out before the children of Israel.)

King James (Authorized) Version

And he did very abominably in following idols, according to all things as did the Amorites, whom the LORD cast out before the children of Israel.

Translation for Translators

Unlocked Literal Bible

Ahab did disgusting deeds for the idols he followed, just as all that the Amorites had done, those whom Yahweh had removed before the people of Israel.

Noah Webster Bible

And he did very abominably in following idols, according to all things as did the Amorites, whom the LORD cast out before the children of Israel.

World English Bible

He did very abominably in following idols, according to all that the Amorites did, whom Yahweh cast out before the children of Israel.

Young's Literal Translation

and he doth very abominably to go after the idols, according to all that the Amorite did whom Jehovah dispossessed from the presence of the sons of Israel.'