And he built altars for all the host of heaven in the two courts of the house of the LORD.
He built altars for worshiping all the stars and heavenly bodies in both courtyards of the LORD's temple.
This verse describes how King Manasseh set up places of worship for false gods right in God's own temple courtyards.
📚 Historical Context
King Manasseh ruled Judah after his father Hezekiah and is known for his extensive idolatry, which included promoting pagan practices that directly opposed God's commands. He built altars to the stars and heavenly bodies inside the courtyards of the Temple in Jerusalem, a sacred space dedicated solely to the worship of Yahweh, as a way to integrate foreign worship into the nation's religious life. This act reflected the broader spiritual decline during his reign, which led to God's judgment on Judah.
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