KJV ORIGINAL
And also for the innocent blood that he shed: for he filled Jerusalem with innocent blood; which the LORD would not pardon.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
And also because of the innocent blood that he spilled: he filled Jerusalem with the blood of innocent people, which the LORD would not forgive.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse explains that God would not forgive the king for killing many innocent people throughout Jerusalem.
📚 Historical Context
This refers to King Manasseh's reign over Judah (697-642 BC), during which he committed terrible acts including child sacrifice, idol worship, and the murder of many innocent people. Despite his later repentance, the consequences of his actions contributed to God's judgment on Jerusalem. The verse explains one of the key reasons why God allowed Babylon to destroy Jerusalem and take the people into exile.
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