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A Warning Against Presumption
Matthew Henry points out that Amon's story is a crucial warning against presuming on God's mercy. While his father Manasseh received grace after a long life of sin, Amon did not. His swift judgment serves as a powerful reminder that God's patience with one person is not a guarantee for another, and we should not delay repentance.
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2 Chronicles
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Charles Ellicott
On 2 Chronicles 33:23
19th Century
Bishop
And humbled not himself ... more and more. —This verse is added by the chronicler.
But Amon trespassed…
John Gill
On 2 Chronicles 33:23
17th Century
Pastor
(See Gill on 2 Chronicles 33:20)
Matthew Henry
On 2 Chronicles 33:21–25
17th Century
Minister
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…