2 Chronicles 33:2

Verse

And he did evil in the sight of the LORD by following the abominations of the nations that the LORD had driven out before the Israelites.

American Standard Version (1901)

And he did that which was evil in the sight of Jehovah, after the abominations of the nations whom Jehovah cast out before the children of Israel.

Bible in Basic English

He did evil in the eyes of the Lord, copying the disgusting ways of the nations whom the Lord had sent out of the land before the children of Israel.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And he did evil before the Lord, according to all the abominations of the nations, which the Lord cast out before the children of Israel:

Free Bible Version

He did evil in the Lord's sight by following the disgusting religious practices of the nations that the Lord had driven out before the Israelites.

Geneva Bible 1599

And he did euill in the sight of the Lord, like the abominations of the heathen, who the Lord had cast out before the children of Israel.

King James (Authorized) Version

But did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD, like unto the abominations of the heathen, whom the LORD had cast out before the children of Israel.

Translation for Translators

He did many things that Yahweh considered to be evil. He imitated the disgusting things that were formerly done by the people-groups that Yahweh had expelled from Israel as his people advanced though the land.

Unlocked Literal Bible

He did what was evil in the sight of Yahweh, like the disgusting things of the nations whom Yahweh had driven out before the people of Israel.

Noah Webster Bible

But did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD, like the abominations of the heathen, whom the LORD had cast out before the children of Israel.

World English Bible

He did that which was evil in Yahweh’s sight, after the abominations of the nations whom Yahweh cast out before the children of Israel.

Young's Literal Translation

and he doth the evil thing in the eyes of Jehovah, like the abominations of the nations that Jehovah dispossessed from the presence of the sons of Israel,

Context

Manasseh Reigns in Judah

¹Manasseh was twelve years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem fifty-five years.²And he did evil in the sight of the LORD by following the abominations of the nations that the LORD had driven out before the Israelites.³For he rebuilt the high places that his father Hezekiah had torn down, and he raised up altars for the Baals and made Asherah poles. And he worshiped and served all the host of heaven.

Sermons

The Lord Stirred Up the Spirit of Cyrus.

F.B. Meyer

Summary

This verse describes the reign of Manasseh, who became king of Judah at a young age and ruled for fifty-five years. However, his leadership was characterized by evil practices, including idol worship, building altars to false gods, and engaging in detestable practices. Despite his grave sins, Manasseh's story serves as a reminder of God's mercy and forgiveness, as he eventually repented and humbled himself before the Lord. This passage illustrates the consequences of turning away from God and the possibility of redemption through genuine repentance and seeking God's forgiveness.

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