2 Chronicles 33:2
2 Chronicles 33:2 in Multiple Translations
And he did evil in the sight of the LORD by following the abominations of the nations that the LORD had driven out before the Israelites.
But did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD, like unto the abominations of the heathen, whom the LORD had cast out before the children of Israel.
And he did that which was evil in the sight of Jehovah, after the abominations of the nations whom Jehovah cast out before the children of Israel.
He did evil in the eyes of the Lord, copying the disgusting ways of the nations whom the Lord had sent out of the land before the children of Israel.
He did evil in the Lord's sight by following the disgusting religious practices of the nations that the Lord had driven out before the Israelites.
And he did euill in the sight of the Lord, like the abominations of the heathen, who the Lord had cast out before the children of Israel.
and he doth the evil thing in the eyes of Jehovah, like the abominations of the nations that Jehovah dispossessed from the presence of the sons of Israel,
He did that which was evil in the LORD’s sight, after the abominations of the nations whom the LORD cast out before the children of Israel.
But did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD, like the abominations of the heathen, whom the LORD had cast out before the children of Israel.
And he did evil before the Lord, according to all the abominations of the nations, which the Lord cast out before the children of Israel:
He did many things that Yahweh considered to be evil. He imitated the disgusting things that were formerly done by the people-groups that Yahweh had expelled from Israel as his people advanced though the land.
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Context — Manasseh Reigns in Judah
2And he did evil in the sight of the LORD by following the abominations of the nations that the LORD had driven out before the Israelites.
3For he rebuilt the high places that his father Hezekiah had torn down, and he raised up altars for the Baals and made Asherah poles. And he worshiped and served all the host of heaven. 4Manasseh also built altars in the house of the LORD, of which the LORD had said, “My Name will remain in Jerusalem forever.”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 2 Chronicles 28:3 | Moreover, Ahaz burned incense in the Valley of Hinnom and sacrificed his sons in the fire, according to the abominations of the nations that the LORD had driven out before the Israelites. |
| 2 | Deuteronomy 18:9 | When you enter the land that the LORD your God is giving you, do not imitate the detestable ways of the nations there. |
| 3 | 2 Kings 17:11 | They burned incense on all the high places like the nations that the LORD had driven out before them. They did wicked things, provoking the LORD to anger. |
| 4 | Jeremiah 15:4 | I will make them a horror to all the kingdoms of the earth because of what Manasseh son of Hezekiah king of Judah did in Jerusalem. |
| 5 | 2 Kings 21:9 | But the people did not listen and Manasseh led them astray, so that they did greater evil than the nations that the LORD had destroyed before the Israelites. |
| 6 | 2 Kings 21:2 | And he did evil in the sight of the LORD by following the abominations of the nations that the LORD had driven out before the Israelites. |
| 7 | Leviticus 20:22–23 | You are therefore to keep all My statutes and ordinances, so that the land where I am bringing you to live will not vomit you out. You must not follow the statutes of the nations I am driving out before you. Because they did all these things, I abhorred them. |
| 8 | Psalms 106:35–40 | but they mingled with the nations and adopted their customs. They worshiped their idols, which became a snare to them. They sacrificed their sons and their daughters to demons. They shed innocent blood— the blood of their sons and daughters, whom they sacrificed to the idols of Canaan, and the land was polluted with blood. They defiled themselves by their actions and prostituted themselves by their deeds. So the anger of the LORD burned against His people, and He abhorred His own inheritance. |
| 9 | Leviticus 18:24–30 | Do not defile yourselves by any of these practices, for by all these things the nations I am driving out before you have defiled themselves. Even the land has become defiled, so I am punishing it for its sin, and the land will vomit out its inhabitants. But you are to keep My statutes and ordinances, and you must not commit any of these abominations—neither your native-born nor the foreigner who lives among you. For the men who were in the land before you committed all these abominations, and the land has become defiled. So if you defile the land, it will vomit you out as it spewed out the nations before you. Therefore anyone who commits any of these abominations must be cut off from among his people. You must keep My charge not to practice any of the abominable customs that were practiced before you, so that you do not defile yourselves by them. I am the LORD your God.” |
| 10 | Ezra 9:14 | shall we again break Your commandments and intermarry with the peoples who commit these abominations? Would You not become so angry with us as to wipe us out, leaving no remnant or survivor? |
2 Chronicles 33:2 Summary
This verse tells us that Manasseh, the king of Judah, did evil in the sight of the LORD by following the bad practices of the nations that the LORD had driven out before the Israelites. This means that he was disobeying God's commands and following the ways of the world instead of following God's ways, as seen in Deuteronomy 12:31. We can learn from Manasseh's mistake by being careful not to follow the ways of the world, but instead to follow God's commands and ways, as taught in Psalm 119:105. By doing so, we can avoid the consequences of sin and instead experience the blessings of obeying God.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to do evil in the sight of the LORD?
To do evil in the sight of the LORD means to act in a way that is contrary to God's will and commands, as seen in Deuteronomy 12:31, where the LORD warns against following the abominations of the nations He drove out before the Israelites.
Why did Manasseh follow the abominations of the nations?
The Bible does not provide a direct reason why Manasseh followed the abominations of the nations, but it can be inferred that he was influenced by the surrounding cultures and lacked a strong commitment to following the LORD, as seen in 2 Chronicles 33:3, where he rebuilt the high places his father had torn down.
What are the abominations of the nations that the LORD had driven out before the Israelites?
The abominations of the nations refer to the idolatrous and pagan practices of the nations that the LORD had driven out before the Israelites, such as worshiping Baal and Asherah, as mentioned in Deuteronomy 18:9-12 and 2 Kings 21:2.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the chapter?
This verse sets the tone for the rest of the chapter, which describes Manasseh's evil actions and the consequences that followed, ultimately leading to his repentance and restoration, as seen in 2 Chronicles 33:10-20.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I may be following the abominations of the world, and how can I turn away from them?
- How can I ensure that I am not influenced by the surrounding culture, but instead remain committed to following the LORD?
- What are some idolatrous practices that I may be unknowingly participating in, and how can I identify and repent of them?
- How can I learn from Manasseh's mistakes and avoid making similar choices in my own life?
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