1 Kings 21:25

Contemporary English Version 1995

When Ahab heard this, he tore his clothes in sorrow and wore sackcloth day and night. He was depressed and refused to eat. Some time later, the Lord said, “Elijah, do you see how sorry Ahab is for what he did? I won't punish his family while he is still alive. I'll wait until his son is king.” No one was more determined than Ahab to disobey the Lord. And Jezebel encouraged him. Worst of all, he had worshiped idols, just as the Amorites had done before the Lord forced them out of the land and gave it to Israel.

Cross References

1 Kings 21:20

Ahab said, “So, my enemy, you found me at last.” Elijah answered: Yes, I did! Ahab, you have managed to do everything the Lord hates.

Proverbs 22:14

The words of a bad woman are like a deep pit; if you make the Lord angry, you will fall right in.

Ecclesiastes 7:26

Here is what I discovered: A bad woman is worse than death. She is a trap, reaching out with body and soul to catch you. But if you obey God, you can escape. If you don't obey, you are done for.

Romans 6:19

I am using these everyday examples, because in some ways you are still weak. You used to let the different parts of your body be slaves of your evil thoughts. But now you must make every part of your body serve God, so that you will belong completely to him.

Acts 14:2

But the Jews who did not have faith in him made the other Gentiles angry and turned them against the Lord's followers.

1 Kings 21:7

“Aren't you the king of Israel?” Jezebel asked. “Get out of bed and eat something! Don't worry, I'll get Naboth's vineyard for you.”

Acts 6:12

They turned the people and their leaders and the teachers of the Law of Moses against Stephen. Then they all grabbed him and dragged him in front of the council.

Isaiah 52:3

The Lord says: My people, you were sold, but not for money; now you will be set free, but not for a payment.

Isaiah 50:1

The Lord says, “Children, I didn't divorce your mother or sell you to pay debts; I divorced her and sold you because of your sins.

2 Kings 23:25

No other king before or after Josiah tried as hard as he did to obey the Law of Moses.

2 Kings 17:17

They used magic and witchcraft and even sacrificed their own children. The Israelites were determined to do whatever the Lord hated.

1 Kings 19:2

She sent a message to Elijah: “You killed my prophets. Now I'm going to kill you! I pray that the gods will punish me even more severely if I don't do it by this time tomorrow.”

Romans 7:14

We know that the Law is spiritual. But I am merely a human, and I have been sold as a slave to sin.

Revelation 2:20

But I still have something against you because of that woman Jezebel. She calls herself a prophet, and you let her teach and mislead my servants to do immoral things and to eat food offered to idols.

1 Kings 18:18

Elijah answered: You're the troublemaker—not me! You and your family have disobeyed the Lord's commands by worshiping Baal.

1 Kings 22:52

Ahaziah disobeyed the Lord, just as his father, his mother, and Jeroboam had done. They all led Israel to sin.

2 Kings 9:34

Jehu left to get something to eat and drink. Then he told some workers, “Even though she was evil, she was a king's daughter, so make sure she has a proper burial.”

Exodus 34:16

Your men will even marry their women and be influenced to worship their gods.

1 Kings 16:25

Omri did more evil things than any king before him.

1 Kings 22:53

Ahaziah worshiped Baal and made the Lord God of Israel very angry, just as his father had done.

2 Kings 9:22

Joram asked, “Jehu, is this a peaceful visit?” “How can there be peace?” Jehu asked. “Your mother Jezebel has caused everyone to worship idols and practice witchcraft.”

Nehemiah 13:26

God dearly loved King Solomon of Israel and made him the greatest king on earth, but Solomon's foreign wives led him into sin.