The Amorites: Ahab Followed the Abominations of
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The Amorites were one of the ancient Canaanite tribes that inhabited the land of Canaan before the arrival of the Israelites. They are frequently mentioned in the Old Testament as a people who practiced idolatry and various abominations that were detestable to the God of Israel. The Amorites, along with other Canaanite nations, were known for their pagan worship practices, which included child sacrifice, sexual immorality, and other forms of idolatry.

King Ahab of Israel, who reigned in the 9th century BC, is noted in the Scriptures for following the abominable practices of the Amorites. Ahab, the son of Omri, is described as one of the most wicked kings of Israel. His marriage to Jezebel, a Phoenician princess and ardent worshiper of Baal, further led him into idolatry and away from the worship of Yahweh, the God of Israel.

The Bible explicitly states that Ahab's actions were in line with the abominations of the Amorites. In 1 Kings 21:25-26 , it is written: "There was no one like Ahab, who sold himself to do evil in the sight of the LORD, incited by his wife Jezebel. He committed the most detestable acts by going after idols, just like the Amorites whom the LORD had driven out before the Israelites."

Ahab's reign was marked by the promotion of Baal worship, which included building altars and temples for Baal and Asherah, and leading the people of Israel into sin. This idolatry was a direct violation of the covenant between God and Israel, which commanded exclusive worship of Yahweh and prohibited the adoption of pagan practices.

The influence of the Amorites and their abominations on Ahab and Israel was significant, as it led to a period of spiritual decline and moral corruption in the northern kingdom. The prophets Elijah and Elisha were sent by God to confront Ahab and call the people back to faithfulness. Despite these prophetic warnings, Ahab's persistence in following the ways of the Amorites ultimately led to divine judgment upon his house.

The legacy of Ahab's association with the abominations of the Amorites serves as a cautionary tale in the biblical narrative, illustrating the consequences of turning away from God's commandments and embracing the sinful practices of surrounding nations.
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1 Kings 21:26
And he did very abominably in following idols, according to all things as did the Amorites, whom the LORD cast out before the children of Israel.
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Resources
Who were the Amorites? | GotQuestions.org

What does it mean that “the sin of the Amorites has not yet reached its full measure” (Genesis 15:16)? | GotQuestions.org

Who was Sihon, king of the Amorites? | GotQuestions.org

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Amorites

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The Amorites: Acquired an Extensive Territory from Moab East of Jordan

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