Even after this event Jeroboam did not turn from his evil way, but made priests for the high places again from among all the people; any who wanted to be priests he consecrated for the high places.
2 Chronicles 28:22 - New Revised Standard Version In the time of his distress he became yet more faithless to the Lord—this same King Ahaz. 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 event Jeroboam did not turn from his evil way, but made priests for the high places again from among all the people; any who wanted to be priests he consecrated for the high places.
While he was in distress he entreated the favor of the Lord his God and humbled himself greatly before the God of his ancestors.
Esther said, “A foe and enemy, this wicked Haman!” Then Haman was terrified before the king and the queen.
Call on me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you shall glorify me.”
“See the one who would not take refuge in God, but trusted in abundant riches, and sought refuge in wealth!”
Why do you seek further beatings? Why do you continue to rebel? The whole head is sick, and the whole heart faint.
O Lord, do your eyes not look for truth? You have struck them, but they felt no anguish; you have consumed them, but they refused to take correction. They have made their faces harder than rock; they have refused to turn back.
For consider: What! If you despise the rod, will it not happen? says the Lord God.
I will return again to my place until they acknowledge their guilt and seek my face. In their distress they will beg my favor: