2 Chronicles 33:23

Verse

but he did not humble himself before the LORD as his father Manasseh had done; instead, Amon increased his guilt.

American Standard Version (1901)

And he humbled not himself before Jehovah, as Manasseh his father had humbled himself; but this same Amon trespassed more and more.

Bible in Basic English

He did not make himself low before the Lord, as his father Manasseh had done, but went on sinning more and more.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And he did not humble himself before the Lord, as Manasses his father had humbled himself, but committed far greater sins.

Free Bible Version

However, he did not admit his pride before the Lord as his father Manasseh had done—in fact Amon made his guilt even worse.

Geneva Bible 1599

And he humbled not him selfe before the Lord, as Manasseh his father had humbled himselfe: but this Amon trespassed more and more.

King James (Authorized) Version

And humbled not himself before the LORD, as Manasseh his father had humbled himself; but Amon trespassed more and more.

Translation for Translators

But he did not humble himself and turn to Yahweh like his father did. So he became more sinful than his father had been.

Unlocked Literal Bible

He did not humble himself before Yahweh, as Manasseh his father had done. Instead, this same Amon trespassed more and more.

Noah Webster Bible

And humbled not himself before the LORD, as Manasseh his father had humbled himself; but Amon trespassed more and more.

World English Bible

He didn’t humble himself before Yahweh, as Manasseh his father had humbled himself; but this same Amon trespassed more and more.

Young's Literal Translation

and hath not been humbled before Jehovah, like the humbling of Manasseh his father, for Amon himself hath multiplied guilt.

Context

Amon Reigns in Judah

²²And 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,²³but he did not humble himself before the LORD as his father Manasseh had done; instead, Amon increased his guilt.

Summary

This verse highlights the wickedness of Amon, the son of King Manasseh, who did evil in the sight of the Lord despite his father's repentance. Amon's reign was marked by idolatry and disobedience, leading to his assassination by his own servants. The tragic end of Amon serves as a sobering reminder of the consequences of turning away from God and living in rebellion. It underscores the importance of personal responsibility and the impact of one's choices on their own life and legacy.

Commentary

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Trespassed more and more - He appears to have exceeded his father, and would take no warning.

2 Chronicles 33:23

Amon Reigns in Judah

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Berean Standard Bible

but he did not humble himself before the LORD as his father Manasseh had done; instead, Amon increased his guilt.

American Standard Version (1901)

And he humbled not himself before Jehovah, as Manasseh his father had humbled himself; but this same Amon trespassed more and more.

Bible in Basic English

He did not make himself low before the Lord, as his father Manasseh had done, but went on sinning more and more.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And he did not humble himself before the Lord, as Manasses his father had humbled himself, but committed far greater sins.

Free Bible Version

However, he did not admit his pride before the Lord as his father Manasseh had done—in fact Amon made his guilt even worse.

Geneva Bible 1599

And he humbled not him selfe before the Lord, as Manasseh his father had humbled himselfe: but this Amon trespassed more and more.

King James (Authorized) Version

And humbled not himself before the LORD, as Manasseh his father had humbled himself; but Amon trespassed more and more.

Translation for Translators

But he did not humble himself and turn to Yahweh like his father did. So he became more sinful than his father had been.

Unlocked Literal Bible

He did not humble himself before Yahweh, as Manasseh his father had done. Instead, this same Amon trespassed more and more.

Noah Webster Bible

And humbled not himself before the LORD, as Manasseh his father had humbled himself; but Amon trespassed more and more.

World English Bible

He didn’t humble himself before Yahweh, as Manasseh his father had humbled himself; but this same Amon trespassed more and more.

Young's Literal Translation

and hath not been humbled before Jehovah, like the humbling of Manasseh his father, for Amon himself hath multiplied guilt.