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He did that which was evil in the sight of Yahweh, as did Manasseh his father; and Amon sacrificed to all the engraved images which Manasseh his father had made, and served them.
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A Warning Against Presumption
Matthew Henry highlights that Amon serves as a critical warning. He witnessed his father Manasseh's sin and subsequent repentance, but chose to imitate only the sin. His story cautions believers against presuming upon God's mercy or using the example of another's forgiveness as an excuse to continue in disobedience.
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2 Chronicles
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19th Century
Anglican
For Amon sacrificed. —Literally, and to all the carven images which Manasseh his father had made did Amon sacrifice. Comp…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
(See Gill on 2 Chronicles 33:20)
Presbyterian
Amon's father did evil, but he did worse. Whatever warnings or convictions he had, he never humbled himself. He was soon cut off in his sins, and m…
