2 Kings 21:15

Verse

because they have done evil in My sight and have provoked Me to anger from the day their fathers came out of Egypt until this day.’”

American Standard Version (1901)

because they have done that which is evil in my sight, and have provoked me to anger, since the day their fathers came forth out of Egypt, even unto this day.

Bible in Basic English

Because they have done evil in my eyes, moving me to wrath, from the day when their fathers came out of Egypt till this day.

Douay-Rheims 1899

Because they have done evil before me, and have continued to provoke me, from the day that their fathers came out of Egypt, even unto this day.

Free Bible Version

because they have done what is evil in my sight, and have made me angry from the day their fathers left Egypt until today.”

Geneva Bible 1599

Because they haue done euil in my sight, and haue prouoked mee to anger, since the time their fathers came out of Egypt vntill this day.

King James (Authorized) Version

Because they have done that which was evil in my sight, and have provoked me to anger, since the day their fathers came forth out of Egypt, even unto this day.

Translation for Translators

I will do this because my people have done things that I consider to be very evil, things which have caused me to become very angry. They have caused me to become angry continually, ever since their ancestors left Egypt.”

Unlocked Literal Bible

because they have done what is evil in my sight, and have provoked me to anger, since the day their ancestors came out of Egypt, to this day.”

Noah Webster Bible

Because they have done that which was evil in my sight, and have provoked me to anger, since the day their fathers came out of Egypt, even to this day.

World English Bible

because they have done that which is evil in my sight, and have provoked me to anger since the day their fathers came out of Egypt, even to this day.’”

Young's Literal Translation

because that they have done the evil thing in Mine eyes, and are provoking Me to anger from the day that their fathers came out of Egypt, even unto this day.'

Context

Manasseh’s Idolatries Rebuked

¹⁴So I will forsake the remnant of My inheritance and deliver them into the hands of their enemies. And they will become plunder and spoil to all their enemies,¹⁵because they have done evil in My sight and have provoked Me to anger from the day their fathers came out of Egypt until this day.’”

Summary

This verse reveals the reason for the impending judgment upon Judah during the reign of King Manasseh, as God declares that He will bring such disaster upon the people because of their idolatry and wickedness. Despite numerous warnings and opportunities for repentance, the persistent sin and rebellion of the nation have provoked the righteous anger of the Lord. The verse serves as a sobering reminder of the consequences of turning away from God and following after false gods, highlighting the importance of obedience and faithfulness in maintaining a covenant relationship with Him. Ultimately, it underscores the principle that God's justice demands accountability for sin, even among His chosen people.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

Because they have done that which was evil in my sight,.... Committed idolatry: and have provoked me to anger, since the day their fathers came forth out of Egypt, even to this day; being always prone to idolatry, so provoking to God, and which they were guilty of quickly after they came out of Egypt, in the worship of the golden calf, and had ever since at times been criminal this way; and now the measure of their iniquity being almost up, would be reckoned for together.