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I will cause them to be tossed back and forth among all the kingdoms of the earth, because of Manasseh, the son of Hezekiah, king of Judah, for that which he did in Jerusalem.
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The Long Shadow of Sin
Commentators explain that Judah's exile was linked to King Manasseh's sins from decades prior. Even though Manasseh himself repented, his evil example and the nation's continued rebellion had fatal, long-term consequences. This highlights how misused authority and unaddressed generational sin can lead to devastating judgment.
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Jeremiah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
To be removed - Rather, “to be a terror.”
Because of Manasseh the son of Hezekiah - The name of the pious father intensifies t…
19th Century
Anglican
Manasseh the son of Hezekiah. —The horror of that long and evil reign still lingered in the minds of people, and the prophet saw i…
16th Century
Protestant
Jeremiah speaks now of exile. He had until now spoken of the sword and famine, and also mentioned other punishments: that their carcasses would be …
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And I will cause them to be removed into all kingdoms of the earth
Not only into Ba…
The Lord declares that even Moses and Samuel must have pleaded in vain. The posing of this as a hypothetical situation, even if they were to stand …
13th Century
Catholic
1. This section presents the final and decisive rejection of the prophet’s prayer for the people.
First, the rejection of the prayer …
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