1 Kings 16:31-33

31 He not only considered it trivial to commit the sins of Jeroboam son of Nebat, but he also married Jezebel daughter of Ethbaal king of the Sidonians, and began to serve Baal and worship him.

32 He set up an altar for Baal in the temple of Baal that he built in Samaria.

33 Ahab also made an Asherah pole and did more to arouse the anger of the LORD, the God of Israel, than did all the kings of Israel before him.

1 Kings 16:31-33 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO 1 KINGS 16

This chapter contains a prophecy of the ruin of the family of Baasha, and an account of his death, 1Ki 16:1-7, and of his son's reigning in his stead two years, who was slain by Zimri one of his captains, 1Ki 16:8-14, and who reigned but seven days, 1Ki 16:15-20, and the people being divided between Tibni and Omri, the party for the latter prevailed, and he was made king, and reigned twelve years, 1Ki 16:21-28, and was succeeded by his son Ahab, a very wicked prince, 1Ki 16:29-33, and the chapter is concluded with the rebuilding of Jericho, 1Ki 16:34.

Cross References

• 1. Deuteronomy 7:3; S 1 Kings 11:2
• 2. S Judges 3:6; Judges 18:7; 2 Kings 9:34
• 3. S Judges 2:11; 2 Kings 10:18; 2 Kings 17:16
• 4. S Judges 6:28
• 5. 2 Kings 10:21,27; 2 Kings 11:18; Jeremiah 43:12
• 6. S Judges 3:7; 2 Kings 13:6
• 7. ver 29,30; S 1 Kings 14:9; 1 Kings 21:25