And had commanded him concerning this thing, that he should not go after other gods: but he kept not that which the LORD commanded.

And had commanded him concerning this thing, that he should not follow strange gods: but he kept not the things which the Lord commanded him.

and given a charge unto him concerning this thing, not to go after other gods; and he hath not kept that which Jehovah commanded,

And had given him orders about this very thing, that he was not to go after other gods; but he did not keep the orders of the Lord.

and had commanded him concerning this thing, that he should not go after other gods. But he did not obey that which the LORD commanded.

and who had instructed him about this matter, lest he follow strange gods. But he did not observe what the Lord commanded to him.

And had commanded him concerning this thing that he should not go after other gods,.... Which is another aggravation of his sin that it was against an express command of God, and was particularly given him, and he was warned to observe it, and threatened with evil should he break it:
but he kept not that which the Lord commanded: see 1-Kings 9:5.