2 Kings 17:22
New International Version
The Israelites persisted in all the sins of Jeroboam and did not turn away from them

New Living Translation
And the people of Israel persisted in all the evil ways of Jeroboam. They did not turn from these sins

English Standard Version
The people of Israel walked in all the sins that Jeroboam did. They did not depart from them,

Berean Standard Bible
The Israelites persisted in all the sins that Jeroboam had committed and did not turn away from them.

King James Bible
For the children of Israel walked in all the sins of Jeroboam which he did; they departed not from them;

New King James Version
For the children of Israel walked in all the sins of Jeroboam which he did; they did not depart from them,

New American Standard Bible
And the sons of Israel walked in all the sins of Jeroboam which he committed; they did not desist from them

NASB 1995
The sons of Israel walked in all the sins of Jeroboam which he did; they did not depart from them

NASB 1977
And the sons of Israel walked in all the sins of Jeroboam which he did; they did not depart from them,

Legacy Standard Bible
And the sons of Israel walked in all the sins of Jeroboam which he did; they did not depart from them

Amplified Bible
For the Israelites walked in all the [idolatrous] sins which Jeroboam committed; they did not turn from them

Christian Standard Bible
The Israelites persisted in all the sins that Jeroboam committed and did not turn away from them.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The Israelites persisted in all the sins that Jeroboam committed and did not turn away from them.

American Standard Version
And the children of Israel walked in all the sins of Jeroboam which he did; they departed not from them;

Contemporary English Version
The people kept on sinning like Jeroboam,

English Revised Version
And the children of Israel walked in all the sins of Jeroboam which he did; they departed not from them;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The Israelites followed all the sins Jeroboam committed and never turned away from them.

Good News Translation
They followed Jeroboam and continued to practice all the sins he had committed,

International Standard Version
The Israelis practiced all the sins that Jeroboam had practiced, and never wavered from them

Majority Standard Bible
The Israelites persisted in all the sins that Jeroboam had committed and did not turn away from them.

NET Bible
The Israelites followed in the sinful ways of Jeroboam son of Nebat and did not repudiate them.

New Heart English Bible
The children of Israel walked in all the sins of Jeroboam which he did; they did not depart from them;

Webster's Bible Translation
For the children of Israel walked in all the sins of Jeroboam which he did; they departed not from them;

World English Bible
The children of Israel walked in all the sins of Jeroboam which he did; they didn’t depart from them
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and the sons of Israel walk in all the sins of Jeroboam that he did, they have not turned aside from them,

Young's Literal Translation
and the sons of Israel walk in all the sins of Jeroboam that he did, they have not turned aside therefrom,

Smith's Literal Translation
And the sons of Israel will go in all the sins of Jeroboam which he did; they turned not away from them;
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the children of Israel walked in all the sins of Jeroboam, which he had done: and they departed not from them,

Catholic Public Domain Version
And the sons of Israel walked in all the sins of Jeroboam, which he had done. And they did not withdraw from these,

New American Bible
The Israelites imitated Jeroboam in all the sins he committed; they would not depart from them.

New Revised Standard Version
The people of Israel continued in all the sins that Jeroboam committed; they did not depart from them
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
For the children of Israel walked in all the sins of Jeroboam which he did; they departed not from them

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the children of Israel walked in all the sins of Yorbaam that he did, and they did not depart from them
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And the children of Israel walked in all the sins of Jeroboam which he did; they departed not from them;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the children of Israel walked in all the sin of Jeroboam which he committed; they departed not from it,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Israel Exiled Because of Idolatry
21When 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. 22The Israelites persisted in all the sins that Jeroboam had committed and did not turn away from them. 23Finally, the LORD removed Israel from His presence, as He had declared through all His servants the prophets. So Israel was exiled from their homeland into Assyria, where they are to this day.…

Cross References
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.

1 Kings 13:33-34
Even after these events, Jeroboam did not repent of his evil ways, but again he appointed priests for the high places from every class of people. He ordained anyone who desired to be a priest of the high places. / And this was the sin of the house of Jeroboam that led to its extermination and destruction from the face of the earth.

1 Kings 14:16
So He will give Israel over on account of the sins Jeroboam has committed and has caused Israel to commit.”

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 16:31
And as if it were not enough for him to walk in the sins of Jeroboam son of Nebat, he even married Jezebel the daughter of Ethbaal king of the Sidonians, and he then proceeded to serve and worship Baal.

1 Kings 21:22
I will make your house like that of Jeroboam son of Nebat and like that of Baasha son of Ahijah, because you have provoked My anger and caused Israel to sin.’

2 Kings 3:3
Nevertheless, he clung to the sins that Jeroboam son of Nebat had caused Israel to commit; he did not turn away from them.

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 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.

2 Kings 13:6
Nevertheless, they did not turn away from the sins that the house of Jeroboam had caused Israel to commit, but they continued to walk in them. The Asherah pole even remained standing in Samaria.

2 Kings 14:24
And he did evil in the sight of the LORD and did not turn away from all the sins that Jeroboam son of Nebat had caused Israel to commit.

2 Kings 15:9
And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, as his fathers had done. He did not turn away from the sins that Jeroboam son of Nebat had caused Israel to commit.

2 Kings 15:18
And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, and throughout his reign he did not turn away from the sins that Jeroboam son of Nebat had caused Israel to commit.

2 Kings 15:24
And he did evil in the sight of the LORD and did not turn away from the sins that Jeroboam son of Nebat had caused Israel to commit.

2 Kings 15:28
And he did evil in the sight of the LORD and did not turn away from the sins that Jeroboam son of Nebat had caused Israel to commit.


Treasury of Scripture

For the children of Israel walked in all the sins of Jeroboam which he did; they departed not from them;

walked in all the sins

2 Kings 3:3
Nevertheless he cleaved unto the sins of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, which made Israel to sin; he departed not therefrom.

2 Kings 10:29,31
Howbeit from the sins of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, who made Israel to sin, Jehu departed not from after them, to wit, the golden calves that were in Bethel, and that were in Dan…

2 Kings 13:2,6,11
And he did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD, and followed the sins of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, which made Israel to sin; he departed not therefrom…

Jump to Previous
Children Depart Departed Israel Israelites Jeroboam Jerobo'am Persisted Sins Themselves Therefrom Turn Turned Walk Walked
Jump to Next
Children Depart Departed Israel Israelites Jeroboam Jerobo'am Persisted Sins Themselves Therefrom Turn Turned Walk Walked
2 Kings 17
1. Hoshea the Last King of Israel
3. Being subdued by Shalmaneser, he conspires against him with So, king of Egypt
5. Samaria for sinning is led into captivity
24. The strange nations transplanted into Samaria make a mixture of religions.














The Israelites persisted in all the sins that Jeroboam had committed
Jeroboam, the first king of the northern kingdom of Israel after the division of the united monarchy, established a pattern of idolatry and false worship. He set up golden calves in Bethel and Dan (1 Kings 12:28-30) to prevent the Israelites from going to Jerusalem to worship, which was a direct violation of the first two commandments (Exodus 20:3-4). This act of idolatry became a "sin" that led Israel astray. The phrase indicates that the Israelites continued in these practices, showing a deep-seated rebellion against God's commandments. This persistence in sin highlights the spiritual decline and moral decay that characterized the northern kingdom, ultimately leading to its downfall and exile by the Assyrians in 722 BC.

and did not turn away from them.
The refusal to turn away from sin reflects a hardened heart and a rejection of God's call to repentance. Throughout the prophetic books, God repeatedly called Israel to return to Him (e.g., Hosea 14:1, Joel 2:12-13), but they ignored these warnings. This phrase underscores the theme of stubbornness and spiritual blindness. The failure to repent is a recurring theme in the Old Testament, often leading to judgment. In the New Testament, repentance is a central message of Jesus' ministry (Mark 1:15) and is essential for salvation (Acts 3:19). The Israelites' refusal to turn from their sins serves as a cautionary tale about the consequences of persistent disobedience and the importance of heeding God's call to repentance.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Israelites
The northern kingdom of Israel, consisting of ten tribes, who were led into idolatry and sin.

2. Jeroboam
The first king of the northern kingdom of Israel after the division of the united monarchy. He is known for leading Israel into sin by establishing idol worship.

3. Sins of Jeroboam
Refers to the idolatrous practices initiated by Jeroboam, including the worship of golden calves at Bethel and Dan.

4. Bethel and Dan
Locations where Jeroboam set up golden calves for worship, leading Israel into idolatry.

5. Assyrian Exile
The event that followed the persistent sin of Israel, resulting in their conquest and exile by the Assyrian Empire.
Teaching Points
The Consequences of Idolatry
Idolatry leads to spiritual decline and separation from God. The Israelites' persistence in Jeroboam's sins resulted in their exile and loss of identity as God's chosen people.

The Importance of Repentance
Despite repeated warnings, Israel did not turn away from their sins. True repentance involves a change of heart and turning back to God, which Israel failed to do.

Leadership and Influence
Leaders have a profound impact on the spiritual direction of a nation. Jeroboam's actions set a precedent for sin that affected generations. This highlights the responsibility of leaders to guide others toward righteousness.

The Danger of Compromise
Compromising on God's commandments, as Jeroboam did, leads to a slippery slope of further disobedience and moral decay. Believers must remain steadfast in their faith and obedience to God.

God's Patience and Justice
God is patient, giving Israel numerous opportunities to repent. However, His justice ultimately prevails when His people persist in sin. This serves as a reminder of both God's mercy and His righteousness.(22) The children of Israel walked . . .--Israel obstinately persisted in the sin of Jeroboam, in spite of all warning.

Verse 22. - For the children of Israel walked in all the sins of Jeroboam which he did. The nation, having been once persuaded to adopt Jeroboam's innovations, continued to "walk" in them - followed Jeroboam's example in "all his sins" - gave up the temple-worship altogether; accepted the ministrations of priests not of the seed of Aaron (1 Kings 13:33; 2 Chronicles 13:9); brought their tithes to these idol-priests; sacrificed to the calves at Dan and Bethel (Amos 4:4); and put their trust in the "similitude of a calf that eateth hay." They departed not from them (comp. 1 Kings 15:26, 34; 1 Kings 16:2, 19, 26, 31; 2 Kings 3:3; 2 Kings 10:29; 2 Kings 13:6, 11; 2 Kings 14:24; 2 Kings 15:9, 18, 28).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
The Israelites
בְּנֵ֣י (bə·nê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

persisted
וַיֵּֽלְכוּ֙ (way·yê·lə·ḵū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk

in all
בְּכָל־ (bə·ḵāl)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

the sins
חַטֹּ֥אות (ḥaṭ·ṭō·wṯ)
Noun - feminine plural construct
Strong's 2403: An offence, its penalty, occasion, sacrifice, expiation, an offender

that
אֲשֶׁ֣ר (’ă·šer)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

Jeroboam
יָרָבְעָ֖ם (yā·rā·ḇə·‘ām)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3379: Jeroboam -- 'the people increase', the name of two Israelites kings

committed
עָשָׂ֑ה (‘ā·śāh)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6213: To do, make

and did not
לֹא־ (lō-)
Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

turn away
סָ֖רוּ (sā·rū)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 5493: To turn aside

from them.
מִמֶּֽנָּה׃ (mim·men·nāh)
Preposition | third person feminine singular
Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of


Links
2 Kings 17:22 NIV
2 Kings 17:22 NLT
2 Kings 17:22 ESV
2 Kings 17:22 NASB
2 Kings 17:22 KJV

2 Kings 17:22 BibleApps.com
2 Kings 17:22 Biblia Paralela
2 Kings 17:22 Chinese Bible
2 Kings 17:22 French Bible
2 Kings 17:22 Catholic Bible

OT History: 2 Kings 17:22 The children of Israel walked in all (2Ki iiKi ii ki 2 kg 2kg)
2 Kings 17:21
Top of Page
Top of Page