And he caused his children to pass through the fire in the valley of the son of Hinnom: also he observed times, and used enchantments, and used witchcraft, and dealt with a familiar spirit, and with wizards: he wrought much evil in the sight of the LORD, to provoke him to anger.
He made his children pass through fire in the Valley of Ben Hinnom. He also practiced fortune-telling, used magic spells, practiced witchcraft, and consulted mediums and spiritists. He did many evil things that made the LORD angry.
This verse describes how King Manasseh committed terrible sins, including child sacrifice and occult practices, which greatly angered God.
📚 Historical Context
King Manasseh ruled Judah after his father Hezekiah and is depicted in the Bible as one of the most wicked kings, who led the nation into widespread idolatry and rebellion against God's commands. This verse describes practices like child sacrifice in the Valley of Hinnom, which was a real location outside Jerusalem associated with pagan rituals to false gods, and other forms of divination and witchcraft that were explicitly condemned in the Mosaic Law. These actions reflected the broader spiritual decline in Judah during his long reign, ultimately inviting divine judgment.
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