Even after this, Jeroboam did not repent of his evil way but again made priests for the high places from the ranks of the people. He ordained whoever so desired it, and they became priests of the high places.
2 Chronicles 28:22 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised At the time of his distress, King Ahaz himself became more unfaithful to the Lord. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And in the time of his distress did he trespass yet more against the LORD: this is that king Ahaz. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition In the time of his distress he became still more unfaithful to the Lord–this same King Ahaz. American Standard Version (1901) And in the time of his distress did he trespass yet more against Jehovah, this same king Ahaz. Common English Bible It was during this troubled time that King Ahaz became even more unfaithful to the LORD Catholic Public Domain Version Moreover, in the time of his anguish, he also added to his contempt against the Lord. King Ahaz himself, by himself, Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Moreover also in the time of his distress he increased contempt against the Lord. King Achaz, himself by himself, |
Even after this, Jeroboam did not repent of his evil way but again made priests for the high places from the ranks of the people. He ordained whoever so desired it, and they became priests of the high places.
When he was in distress, he sought the favour of the Lord his God and earnestly humbled himself before the God of his ancestors.
Esther answered, ‘The adversary and enemy is this evil Haman.’ Haman stood terrified before the king and queen.
Why do you want more beatings? Why do you keep on rebelling? The whole head is hurt, and the whole heart is sick.
Lord, don’t your eyes look for faithfulness? You have struck them, but they felt no pain. You finished them off, but they refused to accept discipline. They made their faces harder than rock, and they refused to return.
Surely it will be a trial! And what if the sword despises even the sceptre? The sceptre will not continue.’ This is the declaration of the Lord God.
I will depart and return to my place until they recognise their guilt and seek my face; they will search for me in their distress.