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2 Chronicles 33:23

King James Version (KJV)

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And humbled not himself before the LORD, as Manasseh his father had humbled himself; but Amon trespassed more and more.

2 Chronicles 33:23 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 2 Chronicles 33:23

Theological / Devotional

Humbled himself. This statement is not found in Kings. The writer of Kings did not mention Manasseh’s repentance, so he had no occasion to contrast the experience of the son with that of the father.

By SdaBc