2 Kings 21:20
New International Version
He did evil in the eyes of the LORD, as his father Manasseh had done.

New Living Translation
He did what was evil in the LORD’s sight, just as his father, Manasseh, had done.

English Standard Version
And he did what was evil in the sight of the LORD, as Manasseh his father had done.

Berean Standard Bible
And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, as his father Manasseh had done.

King James Bible
And he did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD, as his father Manasseh did.

New King James Version
And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, as his father Manasseh had done.

New American Standard Bible
He did evil in the sight of the LORD, just as his father Manasseh had done.

NASB 1995
He did evil in the sight of the LORD, as Manasseh his father had done.

NASB 1977
And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, as Manasseh his father had done.

Legacy Standard Bible
And he did what was evil in the sight of Yahweh, as Manasseh his father had done.

Amplified Bible
He also did evil in the sight of the LORD, just as his father Manasseh had done.

Christian Standard Bible
He did what was evil in the LORD’s sight, just as his father Manasseh had done.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
He did what was evil in the LORD’s sight as his father Manasseh had done.

American Standard Version
And he did that which was evil in the sight of Jehovah, as did Manasseh his father.

Contemporary English Version
Amon disobeyed the LORD, just as his father Manasseh had done.

English Revised Version
And he did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD, as did Manasseh his father.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
He did what the LORD considered evil, as his father Manasseh had done.

Good News Translation
Like his father Manasseh, he sinned against the LORD;

International Standard Version
He practiced what the LORD considered to be evil, just as his father Manasseh had done,

Majority Standard Bible
And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, as his father Manasseh had done.

NET Bible
He did evil in the sight of the LORD, just like his father Manasseh had done.

New Heart English Bible
He did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD, as Manasseh his father did.

Webster's Bible Translation
And he did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD, as his father Manasseh did.

World English Bible
He did that which was evil in Yahweh’s sight, as Manasseh his father did.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and he does evil in the eyes of YHWH, as his father Manasseh did,

Young's Literal Translation
and he doth the evil thing in the eyes of Jehovah, as did Manasseh his father,

Smith's Literal Translation
And he will do evil in the eyes of Jehovah as did Manasseh his father.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And he did evil in the sight, of the Lord, as Manasses his father had done.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And he did evil in the sight of the Lord, just as his father, Manasseh, had done.

New American Bible
He did what was evil in the LORD’s sight, as his father Manasseh had done.

New Revised Standard Version
He did what was evil in the sight of the LORD, as his father Manasseh had done.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And he did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD, as his father Manasseh had done.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And he did evil before LORD JEHOVAH, like what Manassheh his father did
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And he did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD, as did Manasseh his father.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And he did that which was evil in the sight of the Lord, as Manasses his father did.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Amon Reigns in Judah
19Amon was twenty-two years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem two years. His mother’s name was Meshullemeth daughter of Haruz; she was from Jotbah. 20And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, as his father Manasseh had done. 21He walked in all the ways of his father, and he served and worshiped the idols his father had served.…

Cross References
2 Chronicles 33:22
And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, as his father Manasseh had done. Amon served and sacrificed to all the idols that his father Manasseh had made,

2 Kings 16:2-4
Ahaz was twenty years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem sixteen years. And unlike David his father, he did not do what was right in the eyes of the LORD his God. / Instead, he walked in the ways of the kings of Israel and even sacrificed his son in the fire, according to the abominations of the nations that the LORD had driven out before the Israelites. / And he sacrificed and burned incense on the high places, on the hills, and under every green tree.

2 Kings 17:17-19
They sacrificed their sons and daughters in the fire and practiced divination and soothsaying. They devoted themselves to doing evil in the sight of the LORD, provoking Him to anger. / So the LORD was very angry with Israel, and He removed them from His presence. Only the tribe of Judah remained, / and even Judah did not keep the commandments of the LORD their God, but lived according to the customs Israel had introduced.

2 Kings 23:32
And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, just as his fathers had done.

2 Kings 23:37
And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, just as his fathers had done.

2 Kings 24:9
And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, just as his father had done.

2 Kings 24:19
And Zedekiah did evil in the sight of the LORD, just as Jehoiakim had done.

1 Kings 15:26
And he did evil in the sight of the LORD and walked in the way of his father and in his sin, which he had caused Israel to commit.

1 Kings 15:34
And Baasha did evil in the sight of the LORD and walked in the way of Jeroboam and in his sin, which he had caused Israel to commit.

1 Kings 16:25-26
But Omri did evil in the sight of the LORD and acted more wickedly than all who were before him. / For he walked in all the ways of Jeroboam son of Nebat and in his sins, which he caused Israel to commit, provoking the LORD, the God of Israel, to anger with their worthless idols.

1 Kings 16:30-33
However, Ahab son of Omri did evil in the sight of the LORD, more than all who were before him. / And as if it were not enough for him to walk in the sins of Jeroboam son of Nebat, he even married Jezebel the daughter of Ethbaal king of the Sidonians, and he then proceeded to serve and worship Baal. / First, Ahab set up an altar for Baal in the temple of Baal that he had built in Samaria. ...

1 Kings 21:25-26
(Surely there was never one like Ahab, who sold himself to do evil in the sight of the LORD, incited by his wife Jezebel. / He committed the most detestable acts by going after idols, just like the Amorites whom the LORD had driven out before the Israelites.)

2 Chronicles 28:1-4
Ahaz was twenty years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem sixteen years. And unlike David his father, he did not do what was right in the eyes of the LORD. / Instead, he walked in the ways of the kings of Israel and even made cast images of the Baals. / Moreover, Ahaz burned incense in the Valley of Ben-hinnom and sacrificed his sons in the fire, according to the abominations of the nations that the LORD had driven out before the Israelites. ...

Isaiah 1:4
Alas, O sinful nation, a people laden with iniquity, a brood of evildoers, children who act corruptly! They have forsaken the LORD; they have despised the Holy One of Israel and turned their backs on Him.

Jeremiah 15:4
I will make them a horror to all the kingdoms of the earth because of what Manasseh son of Hezekiah king of Judah did in Jerusalem.


Treasury of Scripture

And he did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD, as his father Manasseh did.

as his father.

2 Kings 21:2-7
And he did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD, after the abominations of the heathen, whom the LORD cast out before the children of Israel…

Numbers 32:14
And, behold, ye are risen up in your fathers' stead, an increase of sinful men, to augment yet the fierce anger of the LORD toward Israel.

2 Chronicles 33:22,23
But he did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD, as did Manasseh his father: for Amon sacrificed unto all the carved images which Manasseh his father had made, and served them; …

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2 Kings 21
1. Manasseh's reign.
3. His great idolatry.
10. His wickedness causes prophecies against Judah.
17. Amon succeeds him.
19. Amon's wicked reign.
23. He being slain by his servants, and those murderers slain by the people,
26. Josiah is made king.














And he did evil in the sight of the LORD
This phrase indicates a moral and spiritual evaluation from God's perspective, emphasizing that the actions of the king were contrary to God's commandments. The "sight of the LORD" suggests that God is the ultimate judge of human actions, and His standards are absolute. This phrase is often used in the Old Testament to describe the actions of kings who led Israel or Judah away from the worship of Yahweh. The evil mentioned here typically involves idolatry, injustice, and the abandonment of the covenant with God. The phrase underscores the seriousness of sin and its consequences, as seen throughout the history of Israel and Judah.

as his father Manasseh had done
Manasseh was one of the most notorious kings of Judah, known for his extensive idolatry and leading the nation into sin. His reign is detailed in 2 Kings 21:1-18 and 2 Chronicles 33:1-20. Manasseh's actions included the worship of Baal, Asherah, and the host of heaven, as well as the practice of child sacrifice and witchcraft. This comparison highlights the generational impact of sin and the failure to learn from past mistakes. Manasseh's reign is often seen as a turning point that led to the eventual downfall of Judah. The reference to Manasseh serves as a warning about the influence of parental example and the importance of repentance and returning to God.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Amon
The king of Judah who reigned after his father Manasseh. His reign was marked by evil practices and idolatry, following in the footsteps of his father.

2. Manasseh
Amon's father, who was one of the most notoriously evil kings of Judah. He led the nation into idolatry and pagan practices, which had long-lasting negative effects on the kingdom.

3. Judah
The southern kingdom of Israel, where Amon reigned. During this period, Judah was heavily influenced by idolatrous practices introduced by Manasseh.

4. The LORD
The God of Israel, who is the ultimate judge of the actions of kings and nations. His perspective is the standard by which Amon's actions are evaluated.

5. Idolatry
The worship of idols and false gods, which was prevalent during Amon's reign and was a direct violation of the covenant between God and Israel.
Teaching Points
The Influence of Parental Example
Amon's actions were heavily influenced by his father Manasseh's example. This highlights the importance of godly parenting and the impact it can have on future generations.

The Consequences of Idolatry
Idolatry leads to spiritual and moral decay. Amon's reign serves as a warning of the dangers of turning away from God to follow false gods.

God's Perspective Matters
The phrase "in the sight of the LORD" reminds us that God's perspective is the ultimate measure of our actions. We should strive to live in a way that is pleasing to Him.

The Possibility of Repentance
While Amon did not repent, his father Manasseh eventually did. This shows that no matter how far one strays, repentance and turning back to God is always an option.Verse 20. - And he did that which was evil in the sight of the Lord, as his father Manasseh did (comp. 2 Chronicles 33:22, and Josephus, 'Ant. Jud.,' 10:4. § 1).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
And he did
וַיַּ֥עַשׂ (way·ya·‘aś)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6213: To do, make

evil
הָרַ֖ע (hā·ra‘)
Article | Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 7451: Bad, evil

in the sight
בְּעֵינֵ֣י (bə·‘ê·nê)
Preposition-b | Noun - cdc
Strong's 5869: An eye, a fountain

of the LORD,
יְהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

as
כַּאֲשֶׁ֥ר (ka·’ă·šer)
Preposition-k | Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

his father
אָבִֽיו׃ (’ā·ḇîw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 1: Father

Manasseh
מְנַשֶּׁ֥ה (mə·naš·šeh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4519: Manasseh -- 'causing to forget', a son of Joseph, also a king of Judah, also two Israelites

had done.
עָשָׂ֖ה (‘ā·śāh)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6213: To do, make


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