17 He was (A)thirty-two years old when he became king, and he reigned eight years in Jerusalem. 18 He walked in the way of the kings of Israel, just as the house of Ahab had done, for (B)the daughter of Ahab became his wife; and he did evil in the sight of the Lord. 19 However, the Lord was not willing to destroy Judah, for the sake of David His servant, (C)since He had [a]promised him to give a [b]lamp to him through his sons always.

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  1. 2 Kings 8:19 Lit said
  2. 2 Kings 8:19 I.e. descendant on the throne