1Ki 14:22-24 | TNotes | STEP | 14:22 the people of Judah did what was evil: Although Rehoboam seemed to begin his reign in good spiritual form (2 Chr 11:5-17 , 23 ), he deserted God’s standards (2 Chr 12:1 ).

b2 Chr 11:5-17►

d2 Chr 12:1►

e14:23-24►

fProv 14:34►

‏ 1 Kings 14:22-24

14:22 ^a the people of Judah did what was evil: Although Rehoboam seemed to begin his reign in good spiritual form (2 Chr 11:5-17 ^b, 23 ^c), he deserted God’s standards (2 Chr 12:1 ^d).
Summary for 1Kgs 14:23-24: 14:23-24 ^e Solomon had married foreign wives, who led his family into idolatry. Judah, under Rehoboam’s leadership, then perpetuated the detestable practices of the pagan nations that occupied the land before the Israelites. The spiritual decline of a nation easily follows from debased leadership, which leads to disgrace and destruction (Prov 14:34 ^f).

• Shrine prostitutes were not uncommon in Canaan but were prohibited for Israel (see study notes on Lev 17:7; Deut 23:17-18). They became a part of Israelite society as the people embraced Canaanite culture.