New International Version He did evil in the eyes of the LORD, following the ways of Jeroboam and committing the same sin Jeroboam had caused Israel to commit. New Living Translation But he did what was evil in the LORD’s sight and followed the example of Jeroboam, continuing the sins that Jeroboam had led Israel to commit. English Standard Version He did what was evil in the sight of the LORD and walked in the way of Jeroboam and in his sin which he made Israel to sin. Berean Standard Bible And Baasha did evil in the sight of the LORD and walked in the way of Jeroboam and in his sin, which he had caused Israel to commit. Berean Literal Bible And he did evil in the eyes of YHWH, and he walked in the way of Jeroboam and in his sin, by which he had caused Israel to sin. King James Bible And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, and walked in the way of Jeroboam, and in his sin wherewith he made Israel to sin. New King James Version He did evil in the sight of the LORD, and walked in the way of Jeroboam, and in his sin by which he had made Israel sin. New American Standard Bible And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, and walked in the way of Jeroboam and in his sin into which he misled Israel. NASB 1995 He did evil in the sight of the LORD, and walked in the way of Jeroboam and in his sin which he made Israel sin. NASB 1977 And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, and walked in the way of Jeroboam and in his sin which he made Israel sin. Legacy Standard Bible And he did what was evil in the sight of Yahweh, and walked in the way of Jeroboam and in his sin which he made Israel sin. Amplified Bible He did evil in the sight of the LORD and walked in the way of Jeroboam and in his sin [of idolatry] with which he made Israel sin. Berean Annotated Bible And Baasha did evil in the sight of the LORD {YHWH} and walked in the way of Jeroboam (the people will contend) and in his sin, which he had caused Israel (he wrestles with God) to commit. Christian Standard Bible He did what was evil in the LORD’s sight and walked in the ways of Jeroboam and the sin he had caused Israel to commit. Holman Christian Standard Bible He did what was evil in the LORD’s sight and followed the example of Jeroboam and the sin he had caused Israel to commit. American Standard Version And he did that which was evil in the sight of Jehovah, and walked in the way of Jeroboam, and in his sin wherewith he made Israel to sin. Contemporary English Version Baasha also disobeyed the LORD by acting like Jeroboam, who had caused the Israelites to sin. English Revised Version And he did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD, and walked in the way of Jeroboam, and in his sin wherewith he made Israel to sin. GOD'S WORD® Translation He did what the LORD considered evil. He lived like Jeroboam and led Israel into committing the [same] sins. Good News Translation Like King Jeroboam before him, he sinned against the LORD and led Israel into sin. International Standard Version He practiced what the LORD considered to be evil, living like Jeroboam did and leading Israel into sin. NET Bible He did evil in the sight of the LORD; he followed in Jeroboam's footsteps and encouraged Israel to sin. New Heart English Bible He did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD, and walked in the way of Jeroboam, and in his sin with which he made Israel to sin. Webster's Bible Translation And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, and walked in the way of Jeroboam, and in his sin with which he made Israel to sin. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAnd Baasha did evil in the sight of the LORD and walked in the way of Jeroboam and in his sin, which he had caused Israel to commit. World English Bible He did that which was evil in Yahweh’s sight, and walked in the way of Jeroboam, and in his sin with which he made Israel to sin. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand he does evil in the eyes of YHWH, and walks in the way of Jeroboam, and in his sin that he caused Israel to sin. Berean Literal Bible And he did evil in the eyes of YHWH, and he walked in the way of Jeroboam and in his sin, by which he had caused Israel to sin. Young's Literal Translation and he doth the evil thing in the eyes of Jehovah, and walketh in the way of Jeroboam, and in his sin that he caused Israel to sin. Smith's Literal Translation And he will do evil in the eyes of Jehovah, and he will go in the way of Jeroboam, and in his sins which he caused Israel to sin. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he did evil before the Lord, and walked in the ways of Jeroboam, and in his sins, wherewith he made Israel to sin. Catholic Public Domain Version And he did evil in the sight of the Lord. And he walked in the ways of Jeroboam, and in his sins, by which he caused Israel to sin. New American Bible He did what was evil in the LORD’s sight, walking in the way of Jeroboam and the sin he had caused Israel to commit. New Revised Standard Version He did what was evil in the sight of the LORD, walking in the way of Jeroboam and in the sin that he caused Israel to commit. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd he did evil in the sight of the LORD, and walked in the ways of Jeroboam, the son of Nebat, and in his sins wherewith he made Israel to sin. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And he did evil before LORD JEHOVAH, and walked in the ways of Yorbaam, son of Nebat, and in his sins by which he caused Israel to sin. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And he did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD, and walked in the way of Jeroboam, and in his sin wherewith he made Israel to sin. Brenton Septuagint Translation And he did that which was evil in the sight of the Lord, and walked in the way of Jeroboam the son of Nabat, and in his sins, as he caused Israel to sin. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Baasha's Wicked Reign in Israel33In the third year of Asa’s reign over Judah, Baasha son of Ahijah became king of all Israel, and he reigned in Tirzah twenty-four years. 34And Baasha did evil in the sight of the LORD and walked in the way of Jeroboam and in his sin, which he had caused Israel to commit. Cross References And Baasha did evil in the sight of the LORD 1 Kings 14:22 And Judah did evil in the sight of the LORD, and by the sins they committed they provoked Him to jealous anger more than all their fathers had done. 2 Kings 21:2 And he did evil in the sight of the LORD by following the abominations of the nations that the LORD had driven out before the Israelites. Judges 2:11 And the Israelites did evil in the sight of the LORD and served the Baals. and walked in the way of Jeroboam 1 Kings 16:26 For he walked in all the ways of Jeroboam son of Nebat and in his sins, which he caused Israel to commit, provoking the LORD, the God of Israel, to anger with their worthless idols. 1 Kings 22:52 And he did evil in the sight of the LORD and walked in the ways of his father and mother and of Jeroboam son of Nebat, who had caused Israel to sin. 2 Kings 13:2 And he did evil in the sight of the LORD and followed the sins that Jeroboam son of Nebat had caused Israel to commit; he did not turn away from them. and in his sin, which he had caused Israel to commit. 1 Kings 14:16 So He will give Israel over on account of the sins Jeroboam has committed and has caused Israel to commit.” 2 Kings 17:21 When the LORD had torn Israel away from the house of David, they made Jeroboam son of Nebat king, and Jeroboam led Israel away from following the LORD and caused them to commit a great sin. 2 Kings 17:22 The Israelites persisted in all the sins that Jeroboam had committed and did not turn away from them. 1 Kings 16:2-3 “Even though I lifted you out of the dust and made you ruler over My people Israel, you have walked in the way of Jeroboam and have caused My people Israel to sin and to provoke Me to anger by their sins. / So now I will consume Baasha and his house, and I will make your house like that of Jeroboam son of Nebat: 1 Kings 16:25-26 But Omri did evil in the sight of the LORD and acted more wickedly than all who were before him. / For he walked in all the ways of Jeroboam son of Nebat and in his sins, which he caused Israel to commit, provoking the LORD, the God of Israel, to anger with their worthless idols. 1 Kings 12:28-30 After seeking advice, the king made two golden calves and said to the people, “Going up to Jerusalem is too much for you. Here, O Israel, are your gods, who brought you up out of the land of Egypt.” / One calf he set up in Bethel, and the other in Dan. / And this thing became a sin; the people walked as far as Dan to worship before one of the calves. 2 Kings 10:29-31 but he did not turn away from the sins that Jeroboam son of Nebat had caused Israel to commit—the worship of the golden calves at Bethel and Dan. / Nevertheless, the LORD said to Jehu, “Because you have done well in carrying out what is right in My sight and have done to the house of Ahab all that was in My heart, four generations of your sons will sit on the throne of Israel.” / Yet Jehu was not careful to follow the instruction of the LORD, the God of Israel, with all his heart. He did not turn away from the sins that Jeroboam had caused Israel to commit. 2 Chronicles 11:14-15 For the Levites left their pasturelands and their possessions and went to Judah and Jerusalem, because Jeroboam and his sons had rejected them as priests of the LORD. / And Jeroboam appointed his own priests for the high places and for the goat demons and calf idols he had made. 2 Chronicles 13:6-9 Yet Jeroboam son of Nebat, a servant of Solomon son of David, rose up and rebelled against his master. / Then worthless and wicked men gathered around him to resist Rehoboam son of Solomon when he was young, inexperienced, and unable to resist them. / And now you think you can resist the kingdom of the LORD, which is in the hands of David’s descendants. You are indeed a vast army, and you have with you the golden calves that Jeroboam made for you as gods. … Hosea 13:1-2 When Ephraim spoke, there was trembling; he was exalted in Israel. But he incurred guilt through Baal, and he died. / Now they sin more and more and make for themselves cast images, idols skillfully made from their silver, all of them the work of craftsmen. People say of them, “They offer human sacrifice and kiss the calves!” Treasury of Scripture And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, and walked in the way of Jeroboam, and in his sin with which he made Israel to sin. he did evil 1 Kings 15:26 And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, and walked in the way of his father, and in his sin wherewith he made Israel to sin. walked 1 Kings 15:26 And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, and walked in the way of his father, and in his sin wherewith he made Israel to sin. 1 Kings 12:28,29 Whereupon the king took counsel, and made two calves of gold, and said unto them, It is too much for you to go up to Jerusalem: behold thy gods, O Israel, which brought thee up out of the land of Egypt… 1 Kings 13:33,34 After this thing Jeroboam returned not from his evil way, but made again of the lowest of the people priests of the high places: whosoever would, he consecrated him, and he became one of the priests of the high places… Jump to Previous Caused Commit Copying Evil Eyes Israel Jeroboam Jerobo'am Sight Sin Walked Walketh Walking Way Ways WherewithJump to Next Caused Commit Copying Evil Eyes Israel Jeroboam Jerobo'am Sight Sin Walked Walketh Walking Way Ways Wherewith1 Kings 15 1. Abijam's wicked reign7. Asa succeeds him 9. Asa's good reign 16. The war between Baasha and him causes him to make a league with Ben-Hadad 23. Jehoshaphat succeeds Asa 25. Nadab's wicked reign 27. Baasha conspiring against him, executes Ahijah's prophecy 31. Nadab's acts and death 33. Baasha's wicked reign And Baasha did evil in the sight of the LORD Baasha continued Israel’s rebellion against God during his twenty-four-year reign. Though he had destroyed Jeroboam’s house in fulfillment of divine judgment, he did not turn the nation back to the LORD. 1Ki 14:22 And Judah did evil in the sight of the LORD,… and walked in the way of Jeroboam He maintained the calf worship established at Bethel and Dan, preserving the system designed to keep the northern tribes from worshiping at Jerusalem. Political security took priority over obedience to God. 1Ki 16:26 For he walked in all the ways of Jeroboam son of Nebat… and in his sin, which he had caused Israel to commit. Baasha’s rule strengthened the idolatry that had become embedded in Israel’s national life. As king, he bore responsibility not only for his own disobedience but also for leading the people in continued covenant unfaithfulness. 1Ki 14:16 So He will give Israel over on account of the sins… Persons / Places / Events 1. BaashaThe king of Israel who continued in the sinful ways of Jeroboam, leading the nation into further idolatry and disobedience against God. 2. Jeroboam The first king of the northern kingdom of Israel after the division. He is known for setting up golden calves in Bethel and Dan, leading Israel into idolatry. 3. Israel The northern kingdom, which was often led astray by its kings into idolatry and sin, contrary to the covenant with God. 4. The LORD The God of Israel, who consistently called His people to faithfulness and obedience, and who judged them for their disobedience. 5. Sin of Jeroboam Refers to the idolatrous practices initiated by Jeroboam, which included the worship of golden calves and the establishment of non-Levitical priests. Teaching Points The Consequences of LeadershipLeaders have a profound impact on those they lead. Baasha's continuation in Jeroboam's sin shows how leadership can perpetuate sin and lead others astray. The Danger of Idolatry Idolatry is a recurring theme in Israel's history, demonstrating the human tendency to replace God with tangible, yet false, objects of worship. Faithfulness to God's Commands The repeated failure of Israel's kings to adhere to God's commands serves as a warning to remain faithful and obedient to God's Word. The Importance of Repentance Despite the sins of the leaders, God always provided opportunities for repentance. This highlights the importance of turning back to God and seeking His forgiveness. The Role of Accountability The account encourages believers to hold themselves and their leaders accountable to God's standards, ensuring that they do not lead others into sin. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Kings 15:34?2. How did Jeroboam's sin influence Baasha's actions in 1 Kings 15:34? 3. What consequences arise from "doing evil in the sight of the LORD"? 4. How can we avoid repeating the sins of past leaders in our lives? 5. Compare Baasha's actions with Deuteronomy's teachings on obedience and leadership. 6. What steps can we take to align our actions with God's will today? 7. Why did Baasha continue Jeroboam's sinful ways according to 1 Kings 15:34? 8. How does 1 Kings 15:34 reflect on leadership accountability in the Bible? 9. What does 1 Kings 15:34 reveal about God's judgment on Israel's kings? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 15? Verse 34. - And he did evil in the sight of the Lord, and he walked in the way of Jeroboam, and in his sin wherewith he made Israel to sin.
1 Kings 15:34 shows that God’s evaluation of a ruler rests on obedience to His revealed will. Baasha’s reign is condemned because he embraced and promoted Jeroboam’s idolatry, leading the nation into the same rebellion. The verse warns that copying a sinful precedent, persisting in it, and dragging others along incur divine displeasure regardless of outward success. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew And [Baasha] didוַיַּ֥עַשׂ (way·ya·‘aś) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6213: To do, make evil הָרַ֖ע (hā·ra‘) Article | Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 7451: Bad, evil in the sight בְּעֵינֵ֣י (bə·‘ê·nê) Preposition-b | Noun - cdc Strong's 5869: An eye, a fountain of the LORD יְהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel and walked וַיֵּ֙לֶךְ֙ (way·yê·leḵ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk in the way בְּדֶ֣רֶךְ (bə·ḏe·reḵ) Preposition-b | Noun - common singular construct Strong's 1870: A road, a course of life, mode of action of Jeroboam יָרָבְעָ֔ם (yā·rā·ḇə·‘ām) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3379: Jeroboam -- 'the people increase', the name of two Israelites kings and in his sin, וּ֨בְחַטָּאת֔וֹ (ū·ḇə·ḥaṭ·ṭā·ṯōw) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 2403: An offence, its penalty, occasion, sacrifice, expiation, an offender which אֲשֶׁ֥ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that he had caused Israel יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃ (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc to commit. הֶחֱטִ֖יא (he·ḥĕ·ṭî) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 2398: To miss, to sin, to forfeit, lack, expiate, repent, lead astray, condemn Additonal Resources 1 Kings 15:34 Blue Letter Bible1 Kings 15:34 Bible Gateway 1 Kings 15:34 Bible.com 1 Kings 15:34 NIV |
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