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He did that which was evil in the sight of Yahweh, after the abominations of the nations whom Yahweh cast out before the children of Israel.
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Grace is Not Inherited
Commentators emphasize the tragic reality that Manasseh, son of the righteous King Hezekiah, chose profound evil. This serves as a powerful reminder that a relationship with God is personal and not passed down by family. As Charles Spurgeon notes, "grace does not run in the blood," and even the best parents can have wayward children.
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2 Chronicles
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19th Century
Baptist
But did that which was evil in the light of the LORD, like the abominations of the heathen, whom the LORD had cast out before the children of I…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
(See Gill on 2 Kings 21:2)
Presbyterian
We have seen Manasseh's wickedness; here we have his repentance, and it is a memorable instance of the riches of God's pardoning mercy and the powe…
