2 Chronicles 33:22

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;

But he did {H6213} that which was evil {H7451} in the sight {H5869} of the LORD {H3068}, as did {H6213} Manasseh {H4519} his father {H1}: for Amon {H526} sacrificed {H2076} unto all the carved images {H6456} which Manasseh {H4519} his father {H1} had made {H6213}, and served {H5647} them;

He did what was evil from ADONAI's perspective, as had M'nasheh his father. Amon sacrificed to all the carved images that M'nasheh his father had made, and served them.

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,

And he did that which was evil in the sight of Jehovah, as did Manasseh his father; and Amon sacrificed unto all the graven images which Manasseh his father had made, and served them.

Commentary

2 Chronicles 33:22 describes the continuation of wickedness in the kingdom of Judah through King Amon, the son and successor of Manasseh. This verse highlights Amon's deliberate choice to follow the idolatrous practices of his father, specifically those Manasseh engaged in during the early, most corrupt period of his reign.

Context

King Amon reigned for only two years (2 Chronicles 33:21-25). His reign immediately followed that of his father, Manasseh, who had been Judah's longest-reigning king (55 years). Manasseh's rule was marked by extreme idolatry, including the worship of Baal, Asherah, and celestial bodies, and even child sacrifice (2 Chronicles 33:3-9). However, a significant part of Manasseh's story, which Amon evidently ignored, was his later repentance and turning back to the LORD after being taken captive by the Assyrians (2 Chronicles 33:12-13). Amon's actions show a clear rejection of his father's repentance, instead embracing the earlier, sinful legacy.

Key Themes

  • Idolatry and Rebellion: The core message is Amon's active participation in and promotion of idolatry. He not only allowed but "sacrificed unto all the carved images" that Manasseh had made. This was a direct violation of God's commandments against worshipping false gods and creating graven images (Exodus 20:4-5).
  • Negative Generational Influence: Amon consciously replicated the sins of his father Manasseh. While Manasseh repented, Amon chose to emulate only the evil aspects of his father's life, demonstrating a failure to learn from the full scope of Manasseh's spiritual journey.
  • Deliberate Disobedience: The phrase "did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD" emphasizes that Amon's actions were not merely accidental or ignorant, but a purposeful defiance of God's revealed will.

Linguistic Insights

The term "carved images" (Hebrew: Χ€ΦΌΦ°Χ‘Φ΄Χ™ΧœΦ΄Χ™Χ, pesilim) refers to idols, typically statues or figures sculpted from wood or stone, often overlaid with precious metals. This term consistently denotes objects of false worship that the Israelites were strictly forbidden to make or serve, highlighting the tangible and intentional nature of Amon's sin against the one true God.

Practical Application

King Amon's story serves as a sober reminder of several important truths:

  • Personal Accountability: Though he was Manasseh's son, Amon was judged for his own choices. We are each responsible for our spiritual decisions, regardless of our upbringing or environment.
  • The Power of Choice: Amon had the opportunity to follow his father's path of repentance, but he deliberately chose to continue in sin. This underscores the human capacity for choice and the importance of choosing righteousness.
  • Breaking Cycles: While negative influences can be powerful, individuals are called to break cycles of sin and turn to God. Amon's failure to do so led to his downfall.
  • Recognizing True Repentance: The contrast between Manasseh's repentance and Amon's continued sin highlights the importance of genuine turning from evil and pursuing a relationship with God, not just going through the motions.
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Cross-References

  • 2 Chronicles 34:3

    For in the eighth year of his reign, while he was yet young, he began to seek after the God of David his father: and in the twelfth year he began to purge Judah and Jerusalem from the high places, and the groves, and the carved images, and the molten images.

  • 2 Chronicles 34:4

    And they brake down the altars of Baalim in his presence; and the images, that [were] on high above them, he cut down; and the groves, and the carved images, and the molten images, he brake in pieces, and made dust [of them], and strowed [it] upon the graves of them that had sacrificed unto them.

  • Isaiah 44:13

    The carpenter stretcheth out [his] rule; he marketh it out with a line; he fitteth it with planes, and he marketh it out with the compass, and maketh it after the figure of a man, according to the beauty of a man; that it may remain in the house.

  • Isaiah 44:20

    He feedeth on ashes: a deceived heart hath turned him aside, that he cannot deliver his soul, nor say, [Is there] not a lie in my right hand?

  • 2 Chronicles 33:1

    ΒΆ Manasseh [was] twelve years old when he began to reign, and he reigned fifty and five years in Jerusalem:

  • 2 Chronicles 33:10

    And the LORD spake to Manasseh, and to his people: but they would not hearken.

  • Ezekiel 20:18

    But I said unto their children in the wilderness, Walk ye not in the statutes of your fathers, neither observe their judgments, nor defile yourselves with their idols:
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