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2 Kings 17:22

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2 Kings 17:22 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

The Israelites persisted in all the sins that Jeroboam had committed and did not turn away from them.

King James Version KJV

For the children of Israel walked in all the sins of Jeroboam which he did; they departed not from them;

American Standard Version ASV

And the children of Israel walked in all the sins of Jeroboam which he did; they departed not from them;

Bible in Basic English BBE

And the children of Israel went on with all the sins which Jeroboam did; they did not keep themselves from them;

Free Bible Version FBV

The Israelites continued to practice all the sins that Jeroboam committed. They did not stop doing them,

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

For the children of Israel walked in all the sinnes of Ieroboam, which he did, and departed not therefrom,

Young's Literal Translation YLT

and the sons of Israel walk in all the sins of Jeroboam that he did, they have not turned aside therefrom,

World English Bible WEB

The children of Israel walked in all the sins of Jeroboam which he did; they didn’t depart from them

Noah Webster Bible WBS

For the children of Israel walked in all the sins of Jeroboam which he did; they departed not from them;

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

And the children of Israel walked in all the sins of Jeroboam, which he had done: and they departed not from them,

Translation for Translators T4T

And the Israeli people continued to do the evil things that Jeroboam introduced. They did not turn away from those sins,

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Berean Amplified Bible — 2 Kings 17:22

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2 Kings 17:22 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וַ/יֵּֽלְכוּ֙ בְּנֵ֣י יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל בְּ/כָל חַטֹּ֥אות יָרָבְעָ֖ם אֲשֶׁ֣ר עָשָׂ֑ה לֹא סָ֖רוּ מִמֶּֽ/נָּה
וַ/יֵּֽלְכוּ֙ yâlak H3212 to walk Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
בְּנֵ֣י bên H1121 son N-mp
יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל Yisrâʼêl H3478 Israel N-proper
בְּ/כָל kôl H3605 all Prep | N-ms
חַטֹּ֥אות chaṭṭâʼâh H2403 sin N-fp
יָרָבְעָ֖ם Yârobʻâm H3379 Jeroboam N-proper
אֲשֶׁ֣ר ʼăsher H834 which Rel
עָשָׂ֑ה ʻâsâh H6213 to make V-Qal-Perf-3ms
לֹא lôʼ H3808 not Part
סָ֖רוּ çûwr H5493 to turn aside V-Qal-Perf-3cp
מִמֶּֽ/נָּה min H4480 from Prep | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Kings 17:22

וַ/יֵּֽלְכוּ֙ yâlak H3212 "to walk" Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
To walk or go, this verb means to move from one place to another, used literally or figuratively, as in to live or die, or to lead someone.
Definition: 1) to go, walk, come 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go, walk, come, depart, proceed, move, go away 1a2) to die, live, manner of life (fig.) 1b) (Hiphil) to lead, bring, lead away, carry, cause to walk
Usage: Occurs in 936 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] again, away, bear, bring, carry (away), come (away), depart, flow, [phrase] follow(-ing), get (away, hence, him), (cause to, made) go (away, -ing, -ne, one's way, out), grow, lead (forth), let down, march, prosper, [phrase] pursue, cause to run, spread, take away (-journey), vanish, (cause to) walk(-ing), wax, [idiom] be weak. See also: Genesis 3:14; Exodus 5:8; Deuteronomy 28:14.
בְּנֵ֣י bên H1121 "son" N-mp
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל Yisrâʼêl H3478 "Israel" N-proper
Israel is the symbolic name of Jacob, also referring to his descendants. Jacob, son of Isaac and Rebekah, had 12 sons who became the tribes of Israel, as told in Genesis 25:26. His story is crucial to the Bible's narrative.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.26; son of: Isaac (H3327) and Rebekah (H7259); brother of: Esau (H6215); married to Rachel (H7354), Leah (H3812), Zilpah (H2153) and Bilhah (H1090A); father of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); also called Jacob frequently § Israel = "God prevails" 1) the second name for Jacob given to him by God after his wrestling with the angel at Peniel 2) the name of the descendants and the nation of the descendants of Jacob 2a) the name of the nation until the death of Solomon and the split 2b) the name used and given to the northern kingdom consisting of the 10 tribes under Jeroboam; the southern kingdom was known as Judah 2c) the name of the nation after the return from exile
Usage: Occurs in 2231 OT verses. KJV: Israel. See also: Genesis 32:29; Exodus 13:18; Exodus 40:38.
בְּ/כָל kôl H3605 "all" Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
חַטֹּ֥אות chaṭṭâʼâh H2403 "sin" N-fp
This word describes sin, guilt, or punishment for sin, and also the sacrifice or purification made to atone for it. It is used in the Bible to describe the consequences and solutions for sin. The KJV translates it as 'punishment' or 'sin'.
Definition: sin, sinful thing
Usage: Occurs in 270 OT verses. KJV: punishment (of sin), purifying(-fication for sin), sin(-ner, offering). See also: Genesis 4:7; Numbers 12:11; Psalms 25:7.
יָרָבְעָ֖ם Yârobʻâm H3379 "Jeroboam" N-proper
Jeroboam means the people will contend, the name of two Israelite kings. The first Jeroboam was the king of the northern kingdom of Israel after Solomon's death, mentioned in 2 Kings 13:13.
Definition: A king of the Kingdom of Israel, living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Ki.13.13; son of: Joash (H3101J); father of: Zechariah (H2148P) § Jeroboam = "the people will contend" 1) the first king of the northern kingdom of Israel when the kingdom split at the death of Solomon and the 10 tribes split off from Judah and Benjamin and the kingdom under Solomon's son Rehoboam; idolatry was introduced at the beginning of his reign 2) the 8th king of the northern kingdom of Israel, son of Joash, and 4th in the dynasty of Jehu; during his reign the Syrian invaders were repelled and the kingdom restored to its former borders but the idolatry of the kingdom was maintained
Usage: Occurs in 95 OT verses. KJV: Jeroboam. See also: 1 Kings 11:26; 1 Kings 22:53; Amos 7:11.
אֲשֶׁ֣ר ʼăsher H834 "which" Rel
This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.
Definition: A: 1) (relative part.) 1a) which, who 1b) that which 2) (conj) 2a) that (in obj clause) 2b) when 2c) since 2d) as 2e) conditional if B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which 2) (adv) 2a) where 3) (conj) 3a) in that, inasmuch as 3b) on account of C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which 2) from (the place) where 3) from (the fact) that, since D: Kaph+ 1) (conj.), according as, as, when 1a) according to that which, according as, as 1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since 1c) with a temporal force: when
Usage: Occurs in 4440 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, [idiom] alike, as (soon as), because, [idiom] every, for, [phrase] forasmuch, [phrase] from whence, [phrase] how(-soever), [idiom] if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), [idiom] though, [phrase] until, [phrase] whatsoever, when, where ([phrase] -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, [phrase] whither(-soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively, used to show the connection. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 20:9; Genesis 31:16.
עָשָׂ֑ה ʻâsâh H6213 "to make" V-Qal-Perf-3ms
This verb means to make or do something, and is used over 2,600 times in the Bible. It is first used in Genesis 1:7 to describe God's creation of the world and is also used in Exodus 31:5 to describe the work of skilled craftsmen.
Definition: : make(OBJECT) 1) to do, fashion, accomplish, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to do, work, make, produce 1a1a) to do 1a1b) to work 1a1c) to deal (with) 1a1d) to act, act with effect, effect 1a2) to make 1a2a) to make 1a2b) to produce 1a2c) to prepare 1a2d) to make (an offering) 1a2e) to attend to, put in order 1a2f) to observe, celebrate 1a2g) to acquire (property) 1a2h) to appoint, ordain, institute 1a2i) to bring about 1a2j) to use 1a2k) to spend, pass 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be done 1b2) to be made 1b3) to be produced 1b4) to be offered 1b5) to be observed 1b6) to be used 1c) (Pual) to be made
Usage: Occurs in 2286 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 34:19; Exodus 18:24.
לֹא lôʼ H3808 "not" Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
סָ֖רוּ çûwr H5493 "to turn aside" V-Qal-Perf-3cp
To turn aside or remove is the meaning of this verb, used in various forms throughout the Bible. It can mean to depart, avoid, or put something away, and is often used in the context of turning away from sin or wrongdoing, as seen in the actions of prophets and leaders in the Old Testament.
Definition: : remove 1) to turn aside, depart 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to turn aside, turn in unto 1a2) to depart, depart from way, avoid 1a3) to be removed 1a4) to come to an end 1b) (Polel) to turn aside 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to cause to turn aside, cause to depart, remove, take away, put away, depose 1c2) to put aside, leave undone, retract, reject, abolish 1d) (Hophal) to be taken away, be removed
Usage: Occurs in 284 OT verses. KJV: be(-head), bring, call back, decline, depart, eschew, get (you), go (aside), [idiom] grievous, lay away (by), leave undone, be past, pluck away, put (away, down), rebel, remove (to and fro), revolt, [idiom] be sour, take (away, off), turn (aside, away, in), withdraw, be without. See also: Genesis 8:13; 2 Samuel 6:10; Psalms 6:9.
מִמֶּֽ/נָּה min H4480 "from" Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means a portion or part of something, and is often used to show the relationship between things, like from or out of something.
Definition: prep 1) from, out of, on account of, off, on the side of, since, above, than, so that not, more than 1a) from (expressing separation), off, on the side of 1b) out of 1b1) (with verbs of proceeding, removing, expelling) 1b2) (of material from which something is made) 1b3) (of source or origin) 1c) out of, some of, from (partitively) 1d) from, since, after (of time) 1e) than, more than (in comparison) 1f) from...even to, both...and, either...or 1g) than, more than, too much for (in comparisons) 1h) from, on account of, through, because (with infinitive) conj 2) that Aramaic equivalent: min (מִן־ "from" H4481)
Usage: Occurs in 1094 OT verses. KJV: above, after, among, at, because of, by (reason of), from (among), in, [idiom] neither, [idiom] nor, (out) of, over, since, [idiom] then, through, [idiom] whether, with. See also: Genesis 2:6; Exodus 16:32; Leviticus 14:26.

Study Notes — 2 Kings 17:22

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1 2 Kings 3:3 Nevertheless, he clung to the sins that Jeroboam son of Nebat had caused Israel to commit; he did not turn away from them.
2 2 Kings 13:6 Nevertheless, they did not turn away from the sins that the house of Jeroboam had caused Israel to commit, but they continued to walk in them. The Asherah pole even remained standing in Samaria.
3 2 Kings 13:11 And he did evil in the sight of the LORD and did not turn away from all the sins that Jeroboam son of Nebat had caused Israel to commit, but he walked in them.
4 2 Kings 10:31 Yet Jehu was not careful to follow the instruction of the LORD, the God of Israel, with all his heart. He did not turn away from the sins that Jeroboam had caused Israel to commit.
5 2 Kings 15:9 And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, as his fathers had done. He did not turn away from the sins that Jeroboam son of Nebat had caused Israel to commit.
6 2 Kings 13:2 And he did evil in the sight of the LORD and followed the sins that Jeroboam son of Nebat had caused Israel to commit; he did not turn away from them.
7 2 Kings 10:29 but he did not turn away from the sins that Jeroboam son of Nebat had caused Israel to commit—the worship of the golden calves at Bethel and Dan.

2 Kings 17:22 Summary

[This verse tells us that the Israelites continued to sin and disobey God, just like their king Jeroboam had done. They refused to turn away from their sins, even though God had warned them to do so, as seen in 2 Kings 17:13-14. This is a reminder to us today to be careful not to get stuck in our own sinful patterns and to always seek to obey God's commands, as encouraged in Psalm 119:1-8 and Matthew 22:37-40. By following God's Word and seeking to please Him, we can avoid the devastating consequences of sin and rebellion against God, as warned in Galatians 6:7-8.]

Frequently Asked Questions

What sins did Jeroboam commit that the Israelites persisted in?

Jeroboam led Israel away from following the Lord and caused them to commit a great sin, specifically idolatry and the establishment of a false priesthood, as seen in 1 Kings 12:26-33 and 1 Kings 13:1-10. This sin was a rebellion against God's command to worship only Him, as stated in Deuteronomy 6:13-15.

Why did the Israelites refuse to turn away from these sins?

The Israelites refused to turn away from these sins because they had become deeply entrenched in their culture and way of life, and they had also become hardened against God's warnings and calls to repentance, as seen in 2 Kings 17:13-14 and Isaiah 6:9-10.

What is the significance of the Israelites' persistence in sin?

The Israelites' persistence in sin highlights the devastating consequences of rebellion against God and the importance of obedience to His commands, as seen in Deuteronomy 28:1-68 and Joshua 1:7-8. It also serves as a warning to believers today to remain faithful and obedient to God's Word, as encouraged in 1 Corinthians 10:11-12.

How does this verse relate to the overall theme of 2 Kings?

This verse is part of the larger narrative of 2 Kings, which chronicles the decline and fall of the kingdoms of Israel and Judah due to their disobedience to God's laws, as seen in 2 Kings 17:7-23 and 2 Kings 25:1-21. It emphasizes the importance of faithfulness to God's covenant and the consequences of rebellion against Him, as stated in Leviticus 26:1-46 and Deuteronomy 29:1-29.

Reflection Questions

  1. What are some ways in which I may be persisting in sin, and how can I turn away from them?
  2. How can I ensure that I am not hardened against God's warnings and calls to repentance in my own life?
  3. What are some areas in which I need to be more faithful and obedient to God's Word, and how can I take steps to improve in those areas?
  4. How can I use this verse as a warning to myself and others to remain faithful to God's commands, and what are some practical ways to do so?

Gill's Exposition on 2 Kings 17:22

For the children of Israel walked in all the sins of Jeroboam which he did,.... They observed his injunction, not to go to Jerusalem to worship, and they worshipped the calves he did: they departed

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Kings 17:22

And walked in the statutes of the heathen, whom the LORD cast out from before the children of Israel, and of the kings of Israel, which they had made. No JFB commentary on these verses.

Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Kings 17:22

But willingly and resolutely followed the wicked example and commands of their kings, though contrary to God’ s express commands.

Trapp's Commentary on 2 Kings 17:22

2 Kings 17:22 For the children of Israel walked in all the sins of Jeroboam which he did; they departed not from them;Ver. 22. Walked in the sins of Jeroboam.] And nothing would cure them of this leprosy, but captivity. They departed not from them.] Nothing is more pertinacious than a strong corruption.

Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Kings 17:22

(22) The children of Israel walked . . .—Israel obstinately persisted in the sin of Jeroboam, in spite of all warning.

Cambridge Bible on 2 Kings 17:22

22. they departed not from them] For among all the nineteen kings of Israel not one has a good character.

Sermons on 2 Kings 17:22

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F.B. Meyer Is It Peace, Jehu? and He Answered, by F.B. Meyer F.B. Meyer explores the concept of true peace, emphasizing that it cannot exist alongside the distractions and sins represented by Jezebel in our lives. He warns against the superf
Walter Beuttler Commentary Notes - Ii Kings by Walter Beuttler Walter Beuttler delves into the Book of 2 Kings, highlighting the division of the book into two parts and the continuous history it provides of God's people. The message of the boo
F.B. Meyer Our Daily Homily - 2 Kings by F.B. Meyer F.B. Meyer emphasizes the call to live as true 'men of God,' reflecting God's holiness and grace in our lives, as exemplified by Elijah and Elisha. He urges believers to be filled
F.B. Meyer The Sins of Jeroboam, the Son of Nebat, by F.B. Meyer F.B. Meyer discusses the sins of Jeroboam, the son of Nebat, emphasizing how his actions led Israel into sin and ultimately contributed to the nation's downfall. The sermon highlig
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