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2 Kings 23:26

King James Version (KJV)

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2 Kings 23:26

Verse 26 of 37

Scripture focus

Notwithstanding the LORD turned not from the fierceness of his great wrath, wherewith his anger was kindled against Judah, because of all the provocations that Manasseh had provoked him withal.

2 Kings 23:26 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 2 Kings 23:26

Theological / Devotional

Turned not. Iniquity had been so brazen that to permit it to pass without punishment would not have worked for the future good of the nation. Even if the present generation was apparently repentant, and sought to effect drastic reforms, future generations, who would learn that flagrant iniquity and idolatry of a previous generation had been permitted with impunity, would be emboldened in iniquity. Unfortunately, also, the reforms that good King Josiah inaugurated affected the majority only superficially. A careful study of the prophecies of Jeremiah reveals that the religious condition of the people was far from ideal (see Jer. 2:12, 13 ; 3:6-11; etc.).

Manasseh had provoked. See ch. 21:1-9.

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