KJV ORIGINAL
And he built altars for all the host of heaven in the two courts of the house of the LORD.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
He built altars to worship the stars and heavenly bodies in both courtyards of the Lord's temple.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes how King Manasseh committed a terrible act by building altars for worshiping false gods right inside God's holy temple.
📚 Historical Context
This refers to King Manasseh of Judah, who ruled from about 697-642 BC and was considered one of the most wicked kings in Israel's history. He reversed all the religious reforms his father King Hezekiah had made and actively promoted idol worship. The 'host of heaven' refers to the worship of celestial bodies like the sun, moon, and stars, which was common among surrounding pagan nations but strictly forbidden for God's people.
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