AfterthisJehoshaphatkingof Judahalliedhimself with Ahaziahkingof Israel.He actedwickedlyin so doing.
So he servedBaaland worshipedhim and provokedthe LORDGodof Israelto anger,according to allthat his fatherhad done.
Now Jehoshaphathadgreatrichesand honor;and he alliedhimself by marriagewith Ahab.
He walkedin the wayof the kingsof Israel,justas the houseof Ahabdid(for Ahab'sdaughterwas his wife),and he didevilin the sightof the LORD.