2 Kings 21:9-11

9 But they did not listen, and Manasseh 1seduced them to do evil more than the nations whom the LORD destroyed before * the sons of Israel.

The King's Idolatries Rebuked

10 Now the LORD spoke through His servants the prophets, saying,
11 "2Because * Manasseh king of Judah has done these abominations, 3having done wickedly more than all the Amorites did who were before him, and 4has also made Judah sin 5with his idols;

2 Kings 21:9-11 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 5

  • 1. Proverbs 29:12
  • 2. 2 Kings 21:2; 2 Kings 24:3, 4
  • 3. Genesis 15:16; 1 Kings 21:26
  • 4. 2 Kings 21:16
  • 5. 2 Kings 21:21
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