And when he was in affliction, he besought the LORD his God, and humbled himself greatly before the God of his fathers,
When he was suffering and in trouble, he earnestly prayed to the LORD his God and deeply humbled himself before the God of his ancestors.
This verse shows that when facing serious trouble, the king turned to God in prayer and humbled himself completely before the Lord.
📚 Historical Context
In the historical context of 2 Chronicles, King Manasseh of Judah had ruled for many years, promoting idolatry and leading his people away from God's laws, which resulted in God's judgment through invasion by the Assyrian army. As a consequence, Manasseh was captured and taken to Babylon, where he faced great suffering and humiliation. In this moment of affliction, he turned to God in genuine repentance, recognizing his errors and seeking forgiveness from the God of his ancestors.
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