1 Kings 15:3

And he walked in all the sins of his father, which he had done before him: and his heart was not perfect with the LORD his God, as the heart of David his father.

Ver. 3. And he walked in all the sins.] Though at first he seemed to be somewhat good, 2Ch 13:12 yet soon after he showed himself in his colours.

Which he had done before him.] That is, In his sight, whereby he became an ill precedent to him.