2 Kings 21:20 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And he did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD, as his father Manasseh did.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

He did what was evil in the LORD's eyes, just like his father Manasseh had done.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse is saying that King Amon followed the same wicked path as his father, doing things that God considered evil.

📚 Historical Context

This verse refers to King Amon of Judah, who ruled for only two years (642-640 BC) after his father Manasseh died. Manasseh had been one of Judah's most wicked kings, promoting idol worship, child sacrifice, and occult practices throughout his 55-year reign. Despite Manasseh's late-life repentance, Amon chose to continue his father's earlier evil ways rather than follow God.

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