And he made his son pass through the fire, and observed times, and used enchantments, and dealt with familiar spirits and wizards: he wrought much wickedness in the sight of the LORD, to provoke him to anger.
He made his son pass through fire, practiced fortune-telling, used magic spells, and consulted spirits and mediums. He did many evil things that the LORD could see, making God angry.
This verse describes how King Manasseh engaged in detestable occult practices, including child sacrifice, which greatly angered God.
📚 Historical Context
This verse refers to King Manasseh of Judah (697-642 BC), who was considered one of the most wicked kings in Israel's history. He reversed the religious reforms of his father Hezekiah and reintroduced pagan worship practices, including child sacrifice to foreign gods like Molech. These practices were specifically forbidden by God and represented a complete abandonment of the covenant relationship between God and His people.
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