Translations
Modern
Nevertheless, the LORD did not turn away from the fury of His burning anger, which was kindled against Judah because of all that Manasseh had done to provoke Him to anger.
Traditional
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.
Literal
Nevertheless, YHWH did not turn away from the burning of His great wrath, with which His anger was kindled against Judah because of all the provocations with which Manasseh had provoked Him.
Latin
Verumtamen non est aversus Dominus ab ira furoris sui magni quo iratus est furor ejus contra Judam propter irritationes quibus provocaverat eum Manasses.
Original
Hebrew
English
Nevertheless, the LORD did not turn away from the fury of His burning anger, which was kindled against Judah because of all that Manasseh had done to provoke Him to anger.
Notes
I will remove Judah: Even though Josiah made strong reforms, Manasseh's wickedness was deeply rooted among the people. Josiah could not change their unfaithful hearts, so they would face the consequences for breaking God's covenant (Deuteronomy 28:15–68).
Theme notes and profiles
Josiah Manasseh God’s Judgment of His People The Collapse of Culture The Dangers of Sin The Sovereignty of God
Events
- Reign of Josiahc. 641 BC
Parallels
People
Judah: Israelite tribe, kingdom, and province Manasseh: King of Judah, son of Hezekiah
Glossary
Ezekiel, Book of Kings, Books of First and Second Kohath, Kohathites Manasseh (Person)
Topics
Anger: Anger of God Prophecies Concerning Israel: Josiah Succeeds Amon Prophecies Concerning Israel: Prophecies Concerning of War and Other Judgments