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He didn`t humble himself before Yahweh, as Manasseh his father had humbled himself; but this same Amon trespassed more and more.
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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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19th Century
Anglican
And humbled not himself ... more and more. —This verse is added by the chronicler.
But Amon trespassed…
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…
