The wickedness of the kings of the Northern Kingdom is described by the reigns of Baasha, Zimri, Omri, and Ahab.

• What effect does sin have on the Lord (vv. 7, 13, 26, 34)?
• When these kings did evil, was it secret (vv. 7, 19, 25)?
• What application can you make from these two things?
• Compare verse 31 with Deuteronomy 7:1-5.