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2 Kings 21:20

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Berean Standard Bible

And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, as his father Manasseh had done.

American Standard Version (1901)

And he did that which was evil in the sight of Jehovah, as did Manasseh his father.

Bible in Basic English

He did evil in the eyes of the Lord, as Manasseh his father had done.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And he did evil in the sight, of the Lord, as Manasses his father had done.

Free Bible Version

He did what was evil in the Lord's sight, just as his father Manasseh had done.

Geneva Bible 1599

And he did euill in the sight of the Lord, as his father Manasseh did.

King James (Authorized) Version

And he did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD, as his father Manasseh did.

Translation for Translators

Amon did many things that Yahweh considered to be evil, like his father Manasseh had done.

Unlocked Literal Bible

He did what was evil in the sight of Yahweh, as Manasseh his father had done.

Noah Webster Bible

And he did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD, as his father Manasseh did.

World English Bible

He did that which was evil in Yahweh’s sight, as Manasseh his father did.

Young's Literal Translation

and he doth the evil thing in the eyes of Jehovah, as did Manasseh his father,

Context

Amon Reigns in Judah

¹⁹Amon was twenty-two years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem two years. His mother’s name was Meshullemeth daughter of Haruz; she was from Jotbah.²⁰And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, as his father Manasseh had done.²¹He walked in all the ways of his father, and he served and worshiped the idols his father had served.

Summary

This verse records the death of King Manasseh and his burial in the garden of Uzza. Manasseh, known for his wickedness and idolatry, reigned in Judah for fifty-five years. His evil deeds led to the downfall of the nation and brought about God's judgment. Despite his later repentance, his legacy of sin continued to impact the people of Judah even after his death, highlighting the long-lasting consequences of disobedience to God.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And he did that which was evil in the sight of the Lord,.... Committed idolatry: as his father Manasseh did: he imitated him in that, but not in his repentance and humiliation, Ch2 33:23.

2 Kings 21:20

Amon Reigns in Judah

¹⁹Amon was twenty-two years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem two years. His mother’s name was Meshullemeth daughter of Haruz; she was from Jotbah.²⁰And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, as his father Manasseh had done.²¹He walked in all the ways of his father, and he served and worshiped the idols his father had served.

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Berean Standard Bible

And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, as his father Manasseh had done.

American Standard Version (1901)

And he did that which was evil in the sight of Jehovah, as did Manasseh his father.

Bible in Basic English

He did evil in the eyes of the Lord, as Manasseh his father had done.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And he did evil in the sight, of the Lord, as Manasses his father had done.

Free Bible Version

He did what was evil in the Lord's sight, just as his father Manasseh had done.

Geneva Bible 1599

And he did euill in the sight of the Lord, as his father Manasseh did.

King James (Authorized) Version

And he did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD, as his father Manasseh did.

Translation for Translators

Amon did many things that Yahweh considered to be evil, like his father Manasseh had done.

Unlocked Literal Bible

He did what was evil in the sight of Yahweh, as Manasseh his father had done.

Noah Webster Bible

And he did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD, as his father Manasseh did.

World English Bible

He did that which was evil in Yahweh’s sight, as Manasseh his father did.

Young's Literal Translation

and he doth the evil thing in the eyes of Jehovah, as did Manasseh his father,