But did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD, like unto the abominations of the heathen, whom the LORD had cast out before the children of Israel.
But he did what was evil in the LORD's eyes, copying the disgusting practices of the nations that the LORD had driven out ahead of the Israelites.
This verse is describing how someone chose to follow the evil practices of foreign nations that God had already judged and removed from the land.
📚 Historical Context
King Manasseh was the son of Hezekiah and became king of Judah at a young age, ruling during a time when the nation was influenced by surrounding pagan cultures. Unlike his father, who had led reforms to worship God alone, Manasseh revived idolatrous practices that mimicked the detestable customs of the nations God had previously driven out when the Israelites entered the Promised Land. This reflects the ongoing struggle in Judah to maintain faithfulness amid external pressures and internal temptations.
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