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1 Kings 16:3

King James Version (KJV)

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1 Kings 16:3

Verse 3 of 34

Scripture focus

Behold, I will take away the posterity of Baasha, and the posterity of his house; and will make thy house like the house of Jeroboam the son of Nebat.

1 Kings 16:3 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 1 Kings 16:3

Theological / Devotional

Make thy house. Baasha had been the instrument to wipe out the house of Jeroboam. It should thus have been particularly clear to him what a terrible fate was in store for himself if he followed in Jeroboam’s footsteps. Repentance might have averted in a measure the terrible doom. God’s messages of judgment are frequently warnings of the irrevocable fate that will befall the transgressor if he persists in his course. God desires to save, not destroy.

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