Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version He built altars in the temple of the LORD, of which the LORD had said, “In Jerusalem I will put my Name.” New Living Translation He built pagan altars in the Temple of the LORD, the place where the LORD had said, “My name will remain in Jerusalem forever.” English Standard Version And he built altars in the house of the LORD, of which the LORD had said, “In Jerusalem will I put my name.” Berean Standard Bible Manasseh also built altars in the house of the LORD, of which the LORD had said, “In Jerusalem I will put My Name.” King James Bible And he built altars in the house of the LORD, of which the LORD said, In Jerusalem will I put my name. New King James Version He also built altars in the house of the LORD, of which the LORD had said, “In Jerusalem I will put My name.” New American Standard Bible And he built altars in the house of the LORD, of which the LORD had said, “In Jerusalem I will put My name.” NASB 1995 He built altars in the house of the LORD, of which the LORD had said, “In Jerusalem I will put My name.” NASB 1977 And he built altars in the house of the LORD, of which the LORD had said, “In Jerusalem I will put My name.” Legacy Standard Bible And he built altars in the house of Yahweh, of which Yahweh had said, “In Jerusalem I will put My name.” Amplified Bible And he built [pagan] altars in the house (temple) of the LORD, of which the LORD had said, “In Jerusalem I will put My Name (Presence).” Christian Standard Bible He built altars in the LORD’s temple, where the LORD had said, “Jerusalem is where I will put my name.” Holman Christian Standard Bible He built altars in the LORD’s temple, where the LORD had said, “Jerusalem is where I will put My name.” American Standard Version And he built altars in the house of Jehovah, whereof Jehovah said, In Jerusalem will I put my name. Contemporary English Version In the temple, where only the LORD was supposed to be worshiped, Manasseh built altars for the worship of pagan gods English Revised Version And he built altars in the house of the LORD, whereof the LORD said, In Jerusalem will I put my name. GOD'S WORD® Translation He built altars in the LORD's temple, where the LORD had said, "I will put my name in Jerusalem." Good News Translation He built pagan altars in the Temple, the place that the LORD had said was where he should be worshiped. International Standard Version He also built altars in the LORD's Temple, about which the LORD had said, "In Jerusalem I will place my Name." Majority Standard Bible Manasseh also built altars in the house of the LORD, of which the LORD had said, ?In Jerusalem I will put My Name.? NET Bible He built altars in the LORD's temple, about which the LORD had said, "Jerusalem will be my home." New Heart English Bible He built altars in the house of the LORD, of which the LORD said, "I will put my name in Jerusalem." Webster's Bible Translation And he built altars in the house of the LORD, of which the LORD said, In Jerusalem will I put my name. World English Bible He built altars in Yahweh’s house, of which Yahweh said, “I will put my name in Jerusalem.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd he has built altars in the house of YHWH, of which YHWH said, “In Jerusalem I put My Name.” Young's Literal Translation And he hath built altars in the house of Jehovah, of which Jehovah said, 'In Jerusalem I put My name.' Smith's Literal Translation And he built altars in the house of Jehovah where Jehovah said, In Jerusalem I will put my name. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he built altars in the house of the Lord, of which the Lord said: In Jerusalem I will put my name. Catholic Public Domain Version And he constructed altars in the house of the Lord, about which the Lord said: “In Jerusalem, I will place my name.” New American Bible He built altars in the house of the LORD, of which the LORD had said: In Jerusalem I will set my name. New Revised Standard Version He built altars in the house of the LORD, of which the LORD had said, “In Jerusalem I will put my name.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd he built an altar in the house of the LORD, of which the LORD had said, In Jerusalem will I put my name. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And he built altars in the house of LORD JEHOVAH, who had said, “In Jerusalem I shall put my name.” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And he built altars in the house of the LORD, whereof the LORD said: 'In Jerusalem will I put My name.' Brenton Septuagint Translation And he built an altar in the house of the Lord, whereas he had said, In Jerusalem I will place my name. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Manasseh Reigns in Judah…3For he rebuilt the high places that his father Hezekiah had destroyed, and he raised up altars for Baal. He made an Asherah pole, as King Ahab of Israel had done, and he worshiped and served all the host of heaven. 4Manasseh also built altars in the house of the LORD, of which the LORD had said, “In Jerusalem I will put My Name.” 5In both courtyards of the house of the LORD, he built altars to all the host of heaven.… Cross References 1 Kings 9:3 And the LORD said to him: “I have heard your prayer and petition before Me. I have consecrated this temple, which you have built, by putting My Name there forever; My eyes and My heart will be there for all time. 2 Chronicles 7:16 For I have now chosen and consecrated this temple so that My Name may be there forever. My eyes and My heart will be there for all time. Deuteronomy 12:5 Instead, you must seek the place the LORD your God will choose from among all your tribes to establish as a dwelling for His Name, and there you must go. 2 Chronicles 33:4 Manasseh also built altars in the house of the LORD, of which the LORD had said, “My Name will remain in Jerusalem forever.” 1 Kings 8:29 May Your eyes be open toward this temple night and day, toward the place of which You said, ‘My Name shall be there,’ so that You may hear the prayer that Your servant prays toward this place. Deuteronomy 12:11 then the LORD your God will choose a dwelling for His Name. And there you are to bring everything I command you: your burnt offerings and sacrifices, your tithes and special gifts, and all the choice offerings you vow to the LORD. 2 Chronicles 6:6 But now I have chosen Jerusalem for My Name to be there, and I have chosen David to be over My people Israel.’ Psalm 132:13-14 For the LORD has chosen Zion; He has desired it for His home: / “This is My resting place forever and ever; here I will dwell, for I have desired this home. 1 Kings 11:36 I will give one tribe to his son, so that My servant David will always have a lamp before Me in Jerusalem, the city where I chose to put My Name. 2 Chronicles 6:20 May Your eyes be open toward this temple day and night, toward the place where You said You would put Your Name, so that You may hear the prayer that Your servant prays toward this place. Isaiah 66:1 This is what the LORD says: “Heaven is My throne, and earth is My footstool. What kind of house will you build for Me? Or where will My place of repose be? Jeremiah 7:10-11 and then come and stand before Me in this house, which bears My Name, and say, ‘We are delivered, so we can continue with all these abominations’? / Has this house, which bears My Name, become a den of robbers in your sight? Yes, I too have seen it, declares the LORD. Matthew 21:13 And He declared to them, “It is written: ‘My house will be called a house of prayer.’ But you are making it ‘a den of robbers.’” John 4:20-24 Our fathers worshiped on this mountain, but you Jews say that the place where one must worship is in Jerusalem.” / “Believe Me, woman,” Jesus replied, “a time is coming when you will worship the Father neither on this mountain nor in Jerusalem. / You worship what you do not know; we worship what we do know, for salvation is from the Jews. ... Acts 7:48-49 However, the Most High does not dwell in houses made by human hands. As the prophet says: / ‘Heaven is My throne and the earth is My footstool. What kind of house will you build for Me, says the Lord, or where will My place of repose be? Treasury of Scripture And he built altars in the house of the LORD, of which the LORD said, In Jerusalem will I put my name. he built. 2 Kings 16:10-16 And king Ahaz went to Damascus to meet Tiglathpileser king of Assyria, and saw an altar that was at Damascus: and king Ahaz sent to Urijah the priest the fashion of the altar, and the pattern of it, according to all the workmanship thereof… Jeremiah 32:34 But they set their abominations in the house, which is called by my name, to defile it. In Jerusalem. Exodus 20:24 An altar of earth thou shalt make unto me, and shalt sacrifice thereon thy burnt offerings, and thy peace offerings, thy sheep, and thine oxen: in all places where I record my name I will come unto thee, and I will bless thee. Deuteronomy 12:5 But unto the place which the LORD your God shall choose out of all your tribes to put his name there, even unto his habitation shall ye seek, and thither thou shalt come: 2 Samuel 7:13 He shall build an house for my name, and I will stablish the throne of his kingdom for ever. Jump to Previous Altars Built House Jerusalem Temple WhereofJump to Next Altars Built House Jerusalem Temple Whereof2 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. Manasseh also built altars in the house of the LORD Manasseh's actions were a direct violation of the First Commandment, which prohibits the worship of other gods. Building altars in the temple, the sacred space dedicated to Yahweh, was an act of desecration. This reflects the syncretism prevalent during his reign, where pagan practices were incorporated into the worship of Yahweh. Historically, Manasseh's reign is noted for its idolatry and apostasy, as he introduced foreign religious practices into Judah, leading the nation away from covenant faithfulness. of which the LORD had said “In Jerusalem I will put My Name.” Persons / Places / Events 1. ManassehThe king of Judah who reigned for 55 years and was known for his idolatrous practices, including building altars to false gods in the temple of the LORD. 2. The House of the LORD Refers to the temple in Jerusalem, which was the central place of worship for the Israelites and where God's presence was said to dwell. 3. Jerusalem The capital city of Judah, chosen by God as the place where His name would reside, signifying His presence and covenant with His people. 4. Altars Structures built for the purpose of offering sacrifices. In this context, they were built for idol worship, which was a direct violation of God's commandments. 5. The LORD The covenant name of God, Yahweh, who had established Jerusalem as the place where His name would dwell, emphasizing His unique relationship with Israel. Teaching Points The Sanctity of WorshipWorship should be directed solely to God, in the manner He has prescribed. Manasseh's actions serve as a warning against altering or compromising true worship. The Consequences of Idolatry Idolatry leads to spiritual decay and separation from God. It is crucial to guard against anything that takes the place of God in our lives. God's Chosen Place God chose Jerusalem as the place for His name, symbolizing His presence and covenant. We should honor the places and ways God has designated for worship. Repentance and Restoration Despite Manasseh's grave sins, his account also includes repentance, reminding us of God's willingness to forgive and restore those who turn back to Him. The Importance of Leadership Leaders have a significant impact on the spiritual direction of their people. Manasseh's idolatry led Judah astray, highlighting the responsibility of leaders to guide others toward God.(4) He built altars--i.e., idolatrous altars (2Kings 21:5). In the house of the Lord--i.e., in the two courts of it. This verse contains the general statement of what is particularised in 2Kings 21:5. In Jerusalem will I put my name.--See 1Kings 14:21. Verse 4. - And he built altars in the house of the Lord. He created, i.e., altars to other gods in the very temple of Jehovah (see ver. 5). This was a pollution beyond any that either Athaliah or Ahaz had ventured on. Of which the Lord had said, In Jerusalem will I put my Name (see 1 Kings 8:29; 1 Kings 9:3; 1 Kings 14:21). Where Jehovah "put his Name," making the place his, and condescending, in a certain sense, to dwell there, it might at least have been expected that he would not find himself confronted with rivals.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew [Manasseh] also builtוּבָנָ֥ה (ū·ḇā·nāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1129: To build altars מִזְבְּחֹ֖ת (miz·bə·ḥōṯ) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 4196: An altar in the house בְּבֵ֣ית (bə·ḇêṯ) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1004: A house of the LORD, יְהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel of which אֲשֶׁר֙ (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that the LORD יְהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel had said, אָמַ֣ר (’ā·mar) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say “In Jerusalem בִּירוּשָׁלִַ֖ם (bî·rū·šā·lim) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3389: Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel I will put אָשִׂ֥ים (’ā·śîm) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 7760: Put -- to put, place, set My Name.” שְׁמִֽי׃ (šə·mî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 8034: A name Links 2 Kings 21:4 NIV2 Kings 21:4 NLT 2 Kings 21:4 ESV 2 Kings 21:4 NASB 2 Kings 21:4 KJV 2 Kings 21:4 BibleApps.com 2 Kings 21:4 Biblia Paralela 2 Kings 21:4 Chinese Bible 2 Kings 21:4 French Bible 2 Kings 21:4 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Kings 21:4 He built altars in the house (2Ki iiKi ii ki 2 kg 2kg) |
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