Parallel Verses
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
For there was none at all like Ahab, that was so utterly given to work wickedness in the sight of the LORD, and that because Jezebel his wife pricked him forward.
New American Standard Bible
King James Version
But there was none like unto Ahab, which did sell himself to work wickedness in the sight of the LORD, whom Jezebel his wife stirred up.
Holman Bible
Still, there was no one like Ahab, who devoted himself to do what was evil in the Lord’s sight, because his wife Jezebel incited him.
International Standard Version
It can be truly said that no one else sold himself to practice what the LORD considered to be evil quite like the way Ahab did, because his wife Jezebel incited him.
A Conservative Version
(But there was none like Ahab, who sold himself to do that which was evil in the sight of LORD, whom Jezebel his wife stirred up.
American Standard Version
(But there was none like unto Ahab, who did sell himself to do that which was evil in the sight of Jehovah, whom Jezebel his wife stirred up.
Amplified
There certainly was no one like Ahab who sold himself to do evil in the sight of the Lord, because Jezebel his wife incited him.
Bible in Basic English
(There was no one like Ahab, who gave himself up to do evil in the eyes of the Lord, moved to it by Jezebel his wife.
Darby Translation
(Surely there was none like to Ahab, who did sell himself to do evil in the sight of Jehovah, Jezebel his wife urging him on.
Julia Smith Translation
Only there was not as Ahab who was sold to do evil in the eves of Jehovah, whom Jezebel stimulated him.
King James 2000
But there was none like unto Ahab, who did sell himself to work wickedness in the sight of the LORD, whom Jezebel his wife stirred up.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Truly, there was no one like Ahab who had sold himself by doing evil in the eyes of Yahweh, whose wife Jezebel urged him on.
Modern King James verseion
But there was none like Ahab, who sold himself to work wickedness in the sight of Jehovah, whom Jezebel his wife stirred up.
NET Bible
(There had never been anyone like Ahab, who was firmly committed to doing evil in the sight of the Lord, urged on by his wife Jezebel.
New Heart English Bible
But there was none like Ahab, who sold himself to do that which was evil in the sight of the LORD, whom Jezebel his wife stirred up.
The Emphasized Bible
But indeed, there was none like Ahab, who sold himself to do the thing that was wicked in the eyes of Yahweh, - whom Jezebel his wife goaded on;
Webster
But there was none like Ahab, who sold himself to work wickedness in the sight of the LORD, whom Jezebel his wife instigated.
World English Bible
But there was none like Ahab, who sold himself to do that which was evil in the sight of Yahweh, whom Jezebel his wife stirred up.
Youngs Literal Translation
surely there hath none been like Ahab, who sold himself to do the evil thing in the eyes of Jehovah, whom Jezebel his wife hath moved,
Themes
Ahab » King of israel » Idolatry of
Ahab » Facts concerning » The tool of his wife jezebel
Elijah » Prophecies of » The destruction of ahab and his house
Evil » Influences » Evil influences emanate from the unGodly
Evil » Temptresses, examples of women who have enticed men to sin » Jezebel
Influence » Evil influences emanate from the unGodly
evil Influences » Evil influences emanate from the unGodly
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Repentance » Instances of » Ahab, when reproved by elijah for ahab's idolatry
Rulers' » Wicked » Instances of » Ahab, serving baal
Sin » The wicked » Tempt others to
Woman » Frequently » Active in instigating to iniquity
Women » Active in instigating to iniquity
Women » Instances of » Jezebel, in her evil counsels to, and influence over, ahab
Women » Queens » Jezebel » Characteristics of » Incited her husband to evil
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Word Count of 20 Translations in 1 Kings 21:25
Verse Info
Context Readings
Ahab's Repentance
24 And he that dieth of Ahab in the town, him shall dogs eat: and he that dieth in the fields, him shall the fowls of the air eat." 25 For there was none at all like Ahab, that was so utterly given to work wickedness in the sight of the LORD, and that because Jezebel his wife pricked him forward. 26 And therefore he did exceeding abominably, in following Idols, in all things like as did the Amorites which the LORD cast out before the children of Israel.
Phrases
Cross References
1 Kings 21:20
And Ahab said to Elijah, "Hast thou found me thine enemy at any time?" And he said, "Yea, because thou art utterly given to work wickedness in the sight of the LORD.
1 Kings 16:30-33
And he displeased the LORD above all that were before him.
1 Kings 11:1-4
But king Solomon loved many outlandish women: the daughter of Pharaoh, and of the Moabites, Ammonites, Edomites, Sidonians and Hittites,
1 Kings 18:4
insomuch that when Jezebel destroyed the Prophets of the LORD, he took a hundred of the Prophets and hid them, fifty in one cave and fifty in another, and provided bread and water for them.
1 Kings 19:2
Then Jezebel sent a messenger unto Elijah, saying, "So do God to me, and so thereto, except I make thy soul like one of theirs by tomorrow this time."
1 Kings 21:7
Then said Jezebel his wife unto him, "What a goodly kingdom were thou able to make in Israel? Up, and eat meat and set thine heart at rest, for I will give thee the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite."
2 Kings 17:17
And they sacrificed their sons and their daughters in fire, and used witchcraft and enchantments, and were sold to work wickedness in the sight of the LORD, for to anger him.
2 Kings 23:25
Like unto him was there no king before him, that turned to the LORD with all his heart, with all his soul, and all his might, according to all the law of Moses; neither after him arose there any such.
Proverbs 22:14
The mouth of a harlot is a deep pit; wherein he falleth that the LORD is angry withal.
Ecclesiastes 7:26
And I found, that a woman is bitterer than death: for she is a very angle, her heart is a net, and her hands are chains. Who so pleaseth God shall escape from her, but the sinner will be taken with her.
Isaiah 50:1
Thus sayeth the LORD: Where is the bill of your mother's divorcement, that I sent unto her? Or who is the usurer, to whom I sold you? Behold, for your own offenses are ye sold: and because of your transgression, is your mother forsaken.
Isaiah 52:3
For thus sayeth the LORD: Ye are sold for naught, therefore shall ye be redeemed also without any money.
Mark 6:17-27
For Herod himself had sent forth, and had taken John, and bound him and cast him into prison for Herodias' sake, which was his brother Philip's wife. For he had married her.
Acts 6:12
and they moved the people, and the elders, and the scribes: and they came upon him and caught him, and brought him to the council,
Acts 14:2
But the unbelieving Jews stirred up and unquieted the minds of the gentiles against the brethren.
Romans 6:19
I will speak grossly because of the infirmity of your flesh. As ye have given your members servants to uncleanness and to iniquity, from iniquity unto iniquity: even so now give your members servants unto righteousness, that ye may be sanctified.
Romans 7:14
For we know that the law is spiritual: but I am carnal, sold under sin: