He lived his life like the kings of Israel did, following the example of Ahab's household when he married Ahab's daughter and practiced what was evil in the LORD's presence.

He followed the example of Ahab's dynasty because his mother gave him evil counsel.

Indeed, he will see wise people die; the stupid and the senseless will meet their doom and leave their wealth to others.

The children gather wood, the fathers kindle the fire, and the women knead dough to make cakes for the Queen of Heaven, and they pour out liquid offerings to other gods in order to provoke me.

So she went out and asked her mother, "What should I ask for?" Her mother replied, "The head of John the Baptist."

Fools

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.

Anyone who has understanding is a fountain of life, but foolishness brings punishment to fools.

Viler

"I must look insignificant to you! How can I answer you? I'm speechless.

The one who despises those who are utterly wicked, but who honors the one who fears the LORD, who keeps his word even when it hurts and does not change,

For fools utter contempt, and their minds plot wrong things: practicing ungodliness, spreading lies about the LORD, leaving the pangs of hungry people unsatisfied, and depriving thirsty people of drink.

General references

Then they spit on him and took the stick and hit him repeatedly on his head.