2 Kings 21:5

Manasseh Reigns in Judah · 2 Kings 21:1–9
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Translations

Modern
In both courtyards of the house of the LORD, he built altars to all the host of heaven.
Traditional
And he built altars for all the host of heaven in the two courts of the house of the Lord.
Literal
And he built altars for all the host of the heavens in the two courts of the house of YHWH.
Latin
Et exstruxit altaria universæ militiæ cæli in duobus atriis templi Domini.

Original

Hebrew
English
In both courtyards of the house of the LORD, he built altars to all the host of heaven.

Notes

Manasseh turned away from his faith by rebuilding local pagan shrines that his father had destroyed (2 Kings 18:3). He also encouraged evil religious practices linked to Baal worship and set up an Asherah pole (see 2 Kings 18:3; 1 Kings 16:32) and brought back the worship of stars. God had judged the northern kingdom for these sins (2 Kings 17:16).

Theme notes and profiles

Manasseh

Events

Parallels

2 Chronicles 33:1–9

Glossary

Book of Nahum Book of Zephaniah High Place Host, Host of Heaven Kings, Books of First and Second Manasseh (Person) Temple

Topics

Groves: Worshiped by Israelites Idolatry: Manasseh Idolatry: Objects of Sun, Moon, and Stars Kings: Who Reigned Over Judah: Manasseh Manasseh: King of Judah: History of Prophecies Concerning Israel: Manasseh's Wicked Reign Rulers: Wicked: Manasseh, Who Committed the Abominations of the Heathen Temple: Solomon's: Converted Into an Idolatrous Shrine by Manasseh the First Temple: Pillaged by Shishak King of Egypt the First Temple: Polluted by the Idolatrous Worship of Manasseh