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
This refers to King Manasseh of Judah, who ruled from 697-642 BC and was one of the most wicked kings in Israel's history. The 'heathen nations' were the Canaanite peoples whom God had commanded the Israelites to drive out when they first entered the Promised Land because of their corrupt religious practices including child sacrifice and idol worship. Despite knowing God's judgment on these practices, Manasseh chose to imitate them.
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