2 Kings 21:22

Amon Reigns in Judah · 2 Kings 21:19–26
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Translations

Modern
He abandoned the LORD, the God of his fathers, and did not walk in the way of the LORD.
Traditional
And he forsook the Lord God of his fathers, and walked not in the way of the Lord.
Literal
And He forsook YHWH, God of his fathers, and he did not walk in the way of YHWH.
Latin
…et dereliquit Dominum Deum patrum suorum, et non ambulavit in via Domini.

Original

Hebrew
English
He abandoned the LORD, the God of his fathers, and did not walk in the way of the LORD.

Notes

  • Amon ruled briefly from 642 to 640 BC and continued his father's evil ways. Manasseh's repentance and reforms were too late to influence Amon or the people of Judah.

  • He abandoned the LORD: Amon completely rejected his faith (see also 2 Chronicles 33:23).

Events

Parallels

2 Chronicles 33:21–25

Glossary

Amon (Person) Kings, Books of First and Second Manasseh (Person) Uzza

Topics

Amon: King of Judah Backsliders: Amon Forsaking God: Amon Kings: Who Reigned Over Judah: Amon Prophecies Concerning Israel: Amon Succeeds Manasseh on the Throne Rulers: Wicked: Amon, Who Followed the Evil Example of Manasseh