2Kgs.17.2

And he did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD, but not as the kings of Israel that were before him.

2Kgs.17.2

As far as GOD was concerned, he lived a bad life, but not nearly as bad as the kings who had preceded him.

2Kgs.17.2

He did evil in the eyes of the LORD, but not like the kings of Israel who preceded him.

2Kgs.17.2

And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, but not as the kings of Israel who were before him.