29. In the 38th year of the reign of King Asa of Judah, Ahab son of Omri became king of Israel, and he ruled in Samaria for 22 years.
30. He sinned against the Lord more than any of his predecessors.
31. It was not enough for him to sin like King Jeroboam; he went further and married Jezebel, the daughter of King Ethbaal of Sidon, and worshipped Baal.
32. He built a temple to Baal in Samaria, made an altar for him, and put it in the temple.