And he repaired the altar of the LORD, and sacrificed thereon peace offerings and thank offerings, and commanded Judah to serve the LORD God of Israel.
And he restored the LORD's altar and offered peace offerings and thank offerings on it, and commanded Judah to serve the LORD God of Israel.
The writer is describing how King Manasseh rebuilt God's altar and ordered his people to worship the true God after his dramatic conversion.
📚 Historical Context
2 Chronicles 33 describes the reign of King Manasseh, who initially led Judah into idolatry and wickedness, following the practices of pagan nations and even sacrificing his own children. After being captured by the Assyrian army as a consequence of God's judgment, Manasseh humbled himself, prayed, and was restored to his throne, prompting him to remove idols and reform worship. In this verse, his actions reflect a broader effort to turn the nation back to faithful obedience to God.
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