But he did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD, as did Manasseh his father: for Amon sacrificed unto all the carved images which Manasseh his father had made, and served them;
But he did what was evil in the Lord's eyes, just like his father Manasseh had done. Amon offered sacrifices to all the carved idols that his father Manasseh had made, and he worshiped them.
This verse describes how King Amon followed his father Manasseh's terrible example by worshiping idols and doing evil in God's sight.
📚 Historical Context
In the history of ancient Judah, King Amon succeeded his father Manasseh as ruler during a time when the nation often struggled with idolatry and unfaithfulness to God. Amon followed the wicked practices of his father's earlier years, including worshiping carved images that Manasseh had created, which directly violated God's commands as outlined in the Mosaic Law. This period reflects the ongoing cycle of sin and rebellion among Judah's kings, as chronicled in the books of Chronicles to warn future generations.
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