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2 Kings 17:21

King James Version (KJV)

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2 Kings 17:21

Verse 21 of 41

Scripture focus

For he rent Israel from the house of David; and they made Jeroboam the son of Nebat king: and Jeroboam drave Israel from following the LORD, and made them sin a great sin.

2 Kings 17:21 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 2 Kings 17:21

Theological / Devotional

Drave Israel. Rulers wield a strong influence over their subjects. The evils of Israel began with the evils of their first wicked king, Jeroboam. Open religious persecution is implied in 2 Chron. 11:13-16.

By SdaBc