KJV ORIGINAL
And the LORD spake to Manasseh, and to his people: but they would not hearken.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
The LORD spoke to Manasseh and his people, but they refused to listen.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God tried to communicate with King Manasseh and the people of Judah, but they chose to ignore His voice.
📚 Historical Context
This verse refers to King Manasseh of Judah, who ruled from 697-642 BC and was considered one of the most wicked kings in Israel's history. He promoted idol worship, built altars to foreign gods in God's temple, and even sacrificed his own children to pagan deities. Despite God's warnings through prophets, both the king and the people stubbornly refused to repent and return to following God's ways.
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