2 Kings 21:2-9
Summary for 2Kgs 21:3-5: 21:3-5 a Manasseh’s spiritual infidelity included rebuilding local pagan shrines that his father had destroyed (18:3 b). He also promoted wicked religious practices associated with the worship of Baal and set up an Asherah pole (see 18:3 c; 1 Kgs 16:32 d) and reintroduced astral worship. God had judged the northern kingdom for these sins (2 Kgs 17:16 e).21:6 f Manasseh’s wickedness included participation in the abominable Molech rites and all manner of forbidden cult and occult practices (16:3 g; see Lev 18:21 h).
• the Lord’s ... anger: God responded to Manasseh’s detestable religious practices with his righteous judgment, just as he had with the northern kingdom (2 Kgs 17:18-20 i).
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