2 Chronicles 33:2 Meaning and Explanation
“But did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD, like unto the abominations of the heathen, whom the LORD had cast out before the children of Israel.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Manasseh did evil and followed practices the LORD had condemned in the nations He removed from Canaan.
The Context of 2 Chronicles 33:2
The nature of Manasseh's evil compared to condemned pagan practices.
What Does 2 Chronicles 33:2 Mean?
The verse connects Manasseh's actions to the very practices God condemned in the Canaanite nations Israel displaced. By imitating these abominations, Manasseh was undoing the spiritual purpose of the conquest and alienating Judah from its covenant foundation.
His evil mirrored what God had explicitly judged in others, making it not mere personal sin but a rejection of the lessons Israel itself had learned through the land's original inhabitants.
Frequently Asked Questions About 2 Chronicles 33:2
What does 2 Chronicles 33:2 mean?
Manasseh did evil and followed practices the LORD had condemned in the nations He removed from Canaan.
What is the context of 2 Chronicles 33:2?
The nature of Manasseh's evil compared to condemned pagan practices.