And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, as his father Manasseh had done. Amon served and sacrificed to all the idols that his father Manasseh had made, And he did evilThe phrase "did evil" in Hebrew is often translated from the word "ra‘a," which conveys not just the act of wrongdoing but a moral and spiritual corruption that is deeply offensive to God. In the context of the Old Testament, "evil" is frequently associated with idolatry and the abandonment of God's commandments. This phrase sets the tone for Amon's reign, indicating a continuation of the sinful practices that had plagued Judah under his father, Manasseh. in the sight of the LORD
This phrase underscores the omnipresence and omniscience of God. The Hebrew word for "sight" is "ayin," which literally means "eye." It serves as a reminder that all actions, whether public or private, are visible to God. This is a sobering thought for believers, emphasizing the importance of living a life that is pleasing to God, who sees beyond outward appearances into the heart. as Manasseh his father had done
Manasseh's reign was marked by significant idolatry and apostasy, as detailed earlier in 2 Chronicles 33. The comparison to Manasseh highlights a generational cycle of sin, suggesting that Amon followed in the footsteps of his father without seeking repentance or reform. This serves as a cautionary tale about the influence of parental example and the importance of breaking cycles of sin through repentance and obedience to God. Amon worshiped and sacrificed
The act of worship and sacrifice in ancient Israel was meant to be directed solely to Yahweh, the one true God. The Hebrew words for "worshiped" (shachah) and "sacrificed" (zabach) indicate acts of reverence and offering that were perverted by Amon's idolatry. This highlights the gravity of his sin, as he misdirected acts meant for God to false idols, thus violating the first commandment. to all the idols
The term "idols" refers to the physical representations of false gods, which were strictly forbidden in the Mosaic Law. The Hebrew word "gillulim" often used for idols, carries a connotation of worthlessness and futility. Amon's devotion to these idols signifies a complete turning away from the covenant relationship with God, embracing instead the empty promises of pagan deities. that Manasseh his father had made
This phrase indicates that Amon's idolatry was not a new development but a continuation of the practices established by his father. Manasseh's earlier repentance (2 Chronicles 33:12-13) did not erase the physical and cultural remnants of his idolatry, which Amon chose to revive. This serves as a reminder of the lasting impact of sin and the importance of thorough repentance and reform. Persons / Places / Events 1. AmonThe son of Manasseh and king of Judah who followed in his father's earlier sinful ways, leading the nation into idolatry. 2. ManassehAmon's father, who was known for his initial reign of idolatry and evil but later repented and turned back to God. 3. JudahThe southern kingdom of Israel, where Amon reigned as king. 4. IdolsObjects of worship that Amon and Manasseh created, representing a departure from the worship of Yahweh. 5. The LORDThe God of Israel, who is grieved by the idolatry and evil practices of His people. Teaching Points The Influence of Parental ExampleAmon's actions were heavily influenced by his father's earlier life. This highlights the importance of setting a godly example for future generations. The Consequences of IdolatryIdolatry leads to spiritual and moral decay. Amon's reign serves as a warning of the dangers of turning away from God. The Opportunity for RepentanceUnlike his father, Amon did not repent. This underscores the importance of seizing the opportunity to turn back to God when we stray. The Sovereignty of GodDespite Amon's evil, God's plan for His people continued. This reminds us of God's ultimate control and purpose, even amidst human failure. The Call to FaithfulnessBelievers are called to remain faithful to God, rejecting the idols of our time, whether they be materialism, power, or other distractions. Bible Study Questions 1. How did Amon's actions reflect the influence of his father's earlier life, and what does this teach us about the impact of our actions on others? 2. In what ways can modern-day idolatry manifest in our lives, and how can we guard against it? 3. What lessons can we learn from Manasseh's repentance that Amon failed to apply in his own life? 4. How does understanding God's sovereignty provide comfort and guidance when we see leaders or individuals making poor choices? 5. Reflect on a time when you had the opportunity to repent and turn back to God. What steps did you take, and how did it impact your relationship with Him? Connections to Other Scriptures 2 Kings 21:19-26Provides a parallel account of Amon's reign, emphasizing his continuation of his father's idolatrous practices. Exodus 20:3-5The Ten Commandments, where God explicitly commands against idolatry, highlighting the gravity of Amon's actions. 2 Chronicles 33:12-13Describes Manasseh's repentance, contrasting with Amon's failure to turn back to God. Romans 1:21-23Discusses the folly of idolatry and exchanging the glory of God for images, reflecting Amon's actions. Psalm 106:36-39Speaks of the Israelites' idolatry and its consequences, paralleling Amon's reign. People Amon, Ben, David, Hezekiah, Israelites, Josiah, Manasseh, SolomonPlaces Assyria, Babylon, Fish Gate, Gihon, Jerusalem, Ophel, Valley of HinnomTopics Amon, Carved, Engraved, Evil, Graven, Idols, Images, Manasseh, Manas'seh, Offered, Offerings, Sacrificed, Sacrifices, Servant, Served, Serveth, Sight, WorshipedDictionary of Bible Themes 2 Chronicles 33:1-25 5366 king Library Manasseh's Sin and Repentance
'So Manasseh made Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem to err, and to do worse than the heathen, whom the Lord had destroyed before the children of Israel. 10. And the Lord spake to Manasseh, and to his people: but they would not hearken. 11. Wherefore the Lord brought upon them the captains of the host of the king of Assyria, which took Manasseh among the thorns, and bound him with fetters, and carried him to Babylon. 12. And when he was in affliction, he besought the Lord his God, and humbled …
Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy ScriptureManasseh
BY REV. J. G. GREENHOUGH, M.A. "Manasseh was twelve years old when he began to reign, and he reigned fifty and five years in Jerusalem."--2 CHRON. xxxiii. l. Fifty and five years--he wore the crown a longer time than any other of the house of David. Of all the kings that reigned in Jerusalem, this man's reign filled the largest space; yet he is the one king of Judah about whom we are told least. In the modern city of Venice there is a hall which is adorned with the portraits of all the doges …
George Milligan—Men of the Bible; Some Lesser-Known How Shall one Make Use of Christ as the Life, when Wrestling with an Angry God Because of Sin?
That we may give some satisfaction to this question, we shall, 1. Shew what are the ingredients in this case, or what useth to concur in this distemper. 2. Shew some reasons why the Lord is pleased to dispense thus with his people. 3. Shew how Christ is life to the soul in this case. 4. Shew the believer's duty for a recovery; and, 5. Add a word or two of caution. As to the first, There may be those parts of, or ingredients in this distemper: 1. God presenting their sins unto their view, so as …
John Brown (of Wamphray)—Christ The Way, The Truth, and The Life Josiah, a Pattern for the Ignorant.
"Because thine heart was tender, and thou hast humbled thyself before the Lord, when thou heardest what I spake against this place, and against the inhabitants thereof, that they should become a desolation and a curse, and hast rent thy clothes, and wept before Me; I also have heard thee, saith the Lord. Behold therefore, I will gather thee unto thy fathers, and thou shalt be gathered into thy grave in peace; and thine eyes shall not see all the evil which I will bring upon this place."--2 Kings …
John Henry Newman—Parochial and Plain Sermons, Vol. VIII Covenanting According to the Purposes of God.
Since every revealed purpose of God, implying that obedience to his law will be given, is a demand of that obedience, the announcement of his Covenant, as in his sovereignty decreed, claims, not less effectively than an explicit law, the fulfilment of its duties. A representation of a system of things pre-determined in order that the obligations of the Covenant might be discharged; various exhibitions of the Covenant as ordained; and a description of the children of the Covenant as predestinated …
John Cunningham—The Ordinance of Covenanting The Worst Things Work for Good to the Godly
DO not mistake me, I do not say that of their own nature the worst things are good, for they are a fruit of the curse; but though they are naturally evil, yet the wise overruling hand of God disposing and sanctifying them, they are morally good. As the elements, though of contrary qualities, yet God has so tempered them, that they all work in a harmonious manner for the good of the universe. Or as in a watch, the wheels seem to move contrary one to another, but all carry on the motions of the watch: …
Thomas Watson—A Divine Cordial The Girdle of the City. Nehemiah 3
The beginning of the circumference was from 'the sheep-gate.' That, we suppose, was seated on the south part, yet but little removed from that corner, which looks south-east. Within was the pool of Bethesda, famous for healings. Going forward, on the south part, was the tower Meah: and beyond that, "the tower of Hananeel": in the Chaldee paraphrast it is, 'The tower Piccus,' Zechariah 14:10; Piccus, Jeremiah 31:38.--I should suspect that to be, the Hippic tower, were not that placed on the north …
John Lightfoot—From the Talmud and Hebraica The Power of Assyria at Its Zenith; Esarhaddon and Assur-Bani-Pal
The Medes and Cimmerians: Lydia--The conquest of Egypt, of Arabia, and of Elam. As we have already seen, Sennacherib reigned for eight years after his triumph; eight years of tranquillity at home, and of peace with all his neighbours abroad. If we examine the contemporary monuments or the documents of a later period, and attempt to glean from them some details concerning the close of his career, we find that there is a complete absence of any record of national movement on the part of either Elam, …
G. Maspero—History Of Egypt, Chaldaea, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria, V 8 Beginning at Jerusalem
The whole verse runs thus: "And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem." The words were spoken by Christ, after he rose from the dead, and they are here rehearsed after an historical manner, but do contain in them a formal commission, with a special clause therein. The commission is, as you see, for the preaching of the gospel, and is very distinctly inserted in the holy record by Matthew and Mark. "Go teach all nations," …
John Bunyan—Jerusalem Sinner Saved The Jerusalem Sinner Saved;
OR, GOOD NEWS FOR THE VILEST OF MEN; BEING A HELP FOR DESPAIRING SOULS, SHOWING THAT JESUS CHRIST WOULD HAVE MERCY IN THE FIRST PLACE OFFERED TO THE BIGGEST SINNERS. THE THIRD EDITION, IN WHICH IS ADDED, AN ANSWER TO THOSE GRAND OBJECTIONS THAT LIE IN THE WAY OF THE THEM THAT WOULD BELIEVE: FOR THE COMFORT OF THEM THAT FEAR THEY HAVE SINNED AGAINST THE HOLY GHOST. BY JOHN BUNYAN, OF BEDFORD. London: Printed for Elizabeth Smith, at the Hand and Bible, on London Bridge, 1691. ADVERTISEMENT BY THE EDITOR. …
John Bunyan—The Works of John Bunyan Volumes 1-3 Chronicles
The comparative indifference with which Chronicles is regarded in modern times by all but professional scholars seems to have been shared by the ancient Jewish church. Though written by the same hand as wrote Ezra-Nehemiah, and forming, together with these books, a continuous history of Judah, it is placed after them in the Hebrew Bible, of which it forms the concluding book; and this no doubt points to the fact that it attained canonical distinction later than they. Nor is this unnatural. The book …
John Edgar McFadyen—Introduction to the Old Testament Links 2 Chronicles 33:22 NIV2 Chronicles 33:22 NLT2 Chronicles 33:22 ESV2 Chronicles 33:22 NASB2 Chronicles 33:22 KJV
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