2 Kings 21:5-6

5 For he built altars for 1all the host of heaven in 2the two courts of the house of the LORD.
6 3He made his son pass through the fire, 4practiced witchcraft and used divination, and dealt with mediums and spiritists. He did much evil in the sight of the LORD provoking Him to anger.

2 Kings 21:5-6 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO 2 KINGS 21

In this chapter a short history is given of the two wicked reigns of Manasseh and Amon; Manasseh is charged with great idolatry, with enchantments and witchcrafts, and seducing the children of Israel, 2Ki 21:1-9 and a prophecy is given out of the destruction of Jerusalem for his sins, 2Ki 21:10-16, and an account is given of his death and burial, 2Ki 21:17,18, and of his son and successor Amon, and the evils committed by him, 2Ki 21:19-22 and of the conspiracy against his life, which succeeded, and Josiah his son reigned in his stead, 2Ki 21:23-26.

Cross References 4

  • 1. 2 Kings 23:4, 5
  • 2. 1 Kings 7:12; 2 Kings 23:12
  • 3. Leviticus 18:21; 2 Kings 16:3; 2 Kings 17:17
  • 4. Leviticus 19:26, 31; Deuteronomy 18:10-14
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