2 Kings 8:27
2 Kings 8:27 in Multiple Translations
And Ahaziah walked in the ways of the house of Ahab and did evil in the sight of the LORD like the house of Ahab, for he was a son-in-law of the house of Ahab.
And he walked in the way of the house of Ahab, and did evil in the sight of the LORD, as did the house of Ahab: for he was the son in law of the house of Ahab.
And he walked in the way of the house of Ahab, and did that which was evil in the sight of Jehovah, as did the house of Ahab; for he was the son-in-law of the house of Ahab.
He went in the ways of the family of Ahab, and did evil in the eyes of the Lord as the family of Ahab did, for he was a son-in-law of the family of Ahab.
Ahaziah also followed the evil ways of the family of Ahab, and did what was evil in the Lord's sight as the family of Ahab had done, for he was related to them by marriage.
And he walked in the way of the house of Ahab, and did euill in the sight of the Lord, like the house of Ahab: for hee was the sonne in law of the house of Ahab.
and he walketh in the way of the house of Ahab, and doth the evil thing in the eyes of Jehovah, like the house of Ahab, for he [is] son-in-law of the house of Ahab.
He walked in the way of Ahab’s house and did that which was evil in the LORD’s sight, as did Ahab’s house, for he was the son-in-law of Ahab’s house.
And he walked in the way of the house of Ahab, and did evil in the sight of the LORD, as did the house of Ahab: for he was the son-in-law of the house of Ahab.
And he walked in the ways of the house of Achab: and he did evil before the Lord, as did the house of Achab: for he was the son in law of the house of Achab.
King Ahab conducted his life just like the members of Ahab’s family had done. He did things that Yahweh considered to be very evil.
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Study Notes — 2 Kings 8:27
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- 2 Kings 8:27 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 2 Kings 8:27
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Kings 8:27
- Trapp's Commentary on 2 Kings 8:27
- Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Kings 8:27
- Cambridge Bible on 2 Kings 8:27
- Whedon's Commentary on 2 Kings 8:27
- Sermons on 2 Kings 8:27
Context — Ahaziah Reigns in Judah
27And Ahaziah walked in the ways of the house of Ahab and did evil in the sight of the LORD like the house of Ahab, for he was a son-in-law of the house of Ahab.
28Then Ahaziah went with Joram son of Ahab to fight against Hazael king of Aram at Ramoth-gilead, and the Arameans wounded Joram. 29So King Joram returned to Jezreel to recover from the wounds that the Arameans had inflicted on him at Ramah when he fought against Hazael king of Aram. Then Ahaziah son of Jehoram king of Judah went down to Jezreel to visit Joram son of Ahab, because Joram had been wounded.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 2 Chronicles 22:3–4 | Ahaziah also walked in the ways of the house of Ahab, for his mother was his counselor in wickedness. And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, as the house of Ahab had done, for to his destruction they were his counselors after the death of his father. |
| 2 | 2 Corinthians 6:14–17 | Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership can righteousness have with wickedness? Or what fellowship does light have with darkness? What harmony is there between Christ and Belial? Or what does a believer have in common with an unbeliever? What agreement can exist between the temple of God and idols? For we are the temple of the living God. As God has said: “I will dwell with them and walk among them, and I will be their God, and they will be My people.” “Therefore come out from among them and be separate, says the Lord. Touch no unclean thing, and I will receive you.” |
| 3 | Ecclesiastes 7:26 | And I find more bitter than death the woman who is a snare, whose heart is a net, and whose hands are chains. The man who pleases God escapes her, but the sinner is ensnared. |
| 4 | 2 Kings 8:18 | And Jehoram walked in the ways of the kings of Israel, just as the house of Ahab had done. For he married a daughter of Ahab and did evil in the sight of the LORD. |
2 Kings 8:27 Summary
This verse tells us that Ahaziah, the king of Judah, did evil in the sight of the Lord because he was influenced by his in-laws, the family of Ahab. This shows us how important it is to surround ourselves with people who love and follow God, as seen in Proverbs 27:17, which says 'As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.' Ahaziah's example also teaches us about the dangers of following the wrong crowd, as warned in Psalm 1:1, which says 'Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked.' By following God's ways and surrounding ourselves with people who love Him, we can avoid the pitfalls of sin and live a life that honors God, as described in Deuteronomy 10:12-13.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to walk in the ways of the house of Ahab?
Walking in the ways of the house of Ahab means following the same sinful patterns and idolatrous practices as Ahab, who is described in First Kings 16:30 as doing more evil in the sight of the Lord than all who were before him, and in First Kings 21:25-26 as selling himself to do wickedness in the sight of the Lord.
Why did Ahaziah do evil in the sight of the Lord like the house of Ahab?
Ahaziah did evil in the sight of the Lord like the house of Ahab because he was a son-in-law of the house of Ahab, indicating a close family relationship and likely significant influence from Ahab's household, as seen in Second Kings 8:27.
How does this verse relate to the concept of family influence?
This verse highlights the significant influence that family relationships can have on our spiritual lives, as seen in the way Ahaziah followed the evil practices of his in-laws, similar to the way Eli's sons were influenced by their father's example in First Samuel 2:12-17 and 22-25.
What can we learn from Ahaziah's example about the importance of spiritual leadership?
Ahaziah's example teaches us about the importance of spiritual leadership and the impact that leaders can have on those around them, as seen in the way King David's leadership led to a time of spiritual renewal in Second Chronicles 29-31, and the way King Solomon's leadership led to a time of spiritual decline in First Kings 11:1-13.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I may be following the 'ways' of those around me, rather than following God's ways?
- How can I guard my heart against the influence of those who do not follow God, while still loving and serving them?
- In what ways can I be a positive spiritual influence on those around me, particularly in my family and community?
- What are some steps I can take to ensure that I am following God's ways, rather than the ways of the world or those around me?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Kings 8:27
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Kings 8:27
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Kings 8:27
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Kings 8:27
Cambridge Bible on 2 Kings 8:27
Whedon's Commentary on 2 Kings 8:27
Sermons on 2 Kings 8:27
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The Best, Not the Good by Vance Havner | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of making choices in life between the bad, the good, and the best. He highlights the danger of settling for the good when we c |
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You Need the Baptism of the Holy Spirit by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher shares a story about a man named Steve who was a rock star and wanted to use his fame to spread the message of Jesus. However, he was confronted by you |
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(Deeper Waters) Session 3 - the Habitation of God by David Ravenhill | In this sermon, the speaker begins by describing his arrival at a new home and how he can immediately discern certain characteristics about the people living there. He then moves o |
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(Blood Covenant) 3 - Our Covenant With Christ by Milton Green | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the destructive nature of sin and its opposition to the covenant and love of God. Sin is described as self-centeredness, selfishness, and se |
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How to Tell When a Thing Is From God by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of testing whether something is from God or not. He references two Bible verses, 1 Thessalonians 5:21 and 1 John 4, which encou |
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God Is Trying to Get at That Thing in You by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher, inspired by the Spirit of God, reveals the reason for the ruin of the city. He explains that sin was the cause, specifically the mixing of the holy se |
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(2008 Usa Tour) Singles Table Talk by Keith Daniel | In this sermon, the preacher describes a journey up a cableway to a beautiful mountain, followed by a visit to a tea place and a boat ride around Seal Island. The preacher then men |






