Notwithstanding the LORD turned not from the fierceness of his great wrath, wherewith his anger was kindled against Judah, because of all the provocations that Manasseh had provoked him withal.
Even so, the LORD did not turn away from his fierce and great anger that burned against Judah, because of all the ways that Manasseh had provoked and angered him.
God's anger against Judah remained strong despite recent reforms, because of the terrible sins that King Manasseh had committed earlier.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of 2 Kings, King Josiah of Judah led a major religious revival by destroying idols and restoring true worship after rediscovering the Book of the Law during temple repairs. However, despite Josiah's reforms, God's intense anger toward Judah persisted because of the extensive idolatry and atrocities committed under the earlier rule of King Manasseh, who had deeply corrupted the nation. This verse underscores that the severe consequences of Manasseh's sins were not easily reversed, even by Josiah's efforts, leading to inevitable judgment.
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