Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

For he walked in the ways of the kings of Israel, and made also molten images for Baalim.

Bible References

For he walked

2 Chronicles 21:6
He lived like the kings of Israel, following the example of Ahab's dynasty, since he had married Ahab's daughter, and he practiced what the LORD considered to be evil.
2 Chronicles 22:3
He followed the example of Ahab's dynasty because his mother gave him evil counsel.
1 Kings 16:31
In fact, as if it were nothing for him to live like Nebat's son Jeroboam, Ahab married Jezebel, the daughter of King Ethbaal of Sidon. Then he went out to serve Baal and worship him.
2 Kings 10:26
from which they brought out the sacred pillars and burned them.

Molten images

Exodus 34:17
"You are not to make molten gods for yourselves.
Leviticus 19:4
"You are not to turn to their idols or cast gods out of melted metal for yourselves. I am the LORD your God.

Baalim

Judges 2:11
So the Israelis practiced what the LORD considered to be evil by worshiping Canaanite deities.
Hosea 2:13
I'll punish her for the time she has devoted to the Baals, to whom she burned incense, and for whom she put on her earrings and jewels so she could go after her lovers and forget me," declares the LORD.

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