Verse Comparison: 2 Kings 23:37
American Standard Version
And he did that which was evil in the sight of Jehovah, according to all that his fathers had done.
Amplified® Bible
He did evil in the sight of the Lord, like all his [forefathers] had done.
Contemporary English Version
Jehoiakim disobeyed the LORD by following the example of his ancestors.
Darby English Version
And he did evil in the sight of Jehovah, according to all that his fathers had done.
Good News Bible
Following the example of his ancestors, Jehoiakim sinned against the LORD.
King James Version
And he did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD, according to all that his fathers had done.
New American Standard Bible
He did evil in the sight of the LORD, according to all that his fathers had done.
New International Version
And he did evil in the eyes of the LORD, just as his fathers had done.
New King James Version
And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, according to all that his fathers had done.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
He did evil in the sight of the LORD, according to all that his fathers had done.
Revised Standard Version
And he did what was evil in the sight of the LORD, according to all that his fathers had done.
Young's Literal Translation
and he doth the evil thing in the eyes of Jehovah, according to all that his fathers did.
