2 Chronicles 33:10
And the LORD spake to Manasseh, and to his people: but they would not hearken.
And the LORD {H3068} spake {H1696} to Manasseh {H4519}, and to his people {H5971}: but they would not hearken {H7181}.
ADONAI spoke to M'nasheh and to his people, but they paid no attention.
And the LORD spoke to Manasseh and his people, but they did not listen.
And Jehovah spake to Manasseh, and to his people; but they gave no heed.
Cross-References
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2 Chronicles 36:15 (2 votes)
And the LORD God of their fathers sent to them by his messengers, rising up betimes, and sending; because he had compassion on his people, and on his dwelling place: -
2 Chronicles 36:16 (2 votes)
But they mocked the messengers of God, and despised his words, and misused his prophets, until the wrath of the LORD arose against his people, till [there was] no remedy. -
Nehemiah 9:29 (2 votes)
And testifiedst against them, that thou mightest bring them again unto thy law: yet they dealt proudly, and hearkened not unto thy commandments, but sinned against thy judgments, (which if a man do, he shall live in them;) and withdrew the shoulder, and hardened their neck, and would not hear. -
Nehemiah 9:30 (2 votes)
Yet many years didst thou forbear them, and testifiedst against them by thy spirit in thy prophets: yet would they not give ear: therefore gavest thou them into the hand of the people of the lands. -
Jeremiah 25:4 (2 votes)
And the LORD hath sent unto you all his servants the prophets, rising early and sending [them]; but ye have not hearkened, nor inclined your ear to hear. -
Jeremiah 25:7 (2 votes)
Yet ye have not hearkened unto me, saith the LORD; that ye might provoke me to anger with the works of your hands to your own hurt. -
Zechariah 1:4 (2 votes)
Be ye not as your fathers, unto whom the former prophets have cried, saying, Thus saith the LORD of hosts; Turn ye now from your evil ways, and [from] your evil doings: but they did not hear, nor hearken unto me, saith the LORD.
Commentary
2 Chronicles 33:10 records a poignant moment during the reign of King Manasseh, highlighting God's persistent communication with His wayward people and their stubborn refusal to heed His warnings.
Context
King Manasseh, son of the righteous King Hezekiah, ascended to the throne of Judah at a young age and reigned for an unprecedented 55 years (circa 697-642 BC). His rule was marked by extreme wickedness, reversing many of his father's reforms. He rebuilt the high places, erected altars to Baal, worshipped the sun, moon, and stars, practiced divination, and even sacrificed his own sons in the valley of Hinnom (2 Chronicles 33:3-6). Despite his profound rebellion and the widespread idolatry he introduced, the Lord did not immediately abandon Judah. This verse reveals God's direct intervention, speaking warnings to Manasseh and his people, likely through prophets or significant events, before the severe judgment of Assyrian captivity fell upon them.
Key Themes
Linguistic Insight
The King James Version's "hearken" translates the Hebrew verb Χ©ΦΈΧΧΦ·Χ’ (shama), which means "to hear," but often carries the deeper connotation of "to hear and obey," "to listen attentively," or "to understand and respond." Therefore, when the text says "they would not hearken," it signifies a deliberate refusal to not only listen to God's words but, more critically, to act upon them and obey. It implies an active rejection of divine authority and counsel, leading to spiritual deafness and continued rebellion.
Practical Application
This verse serves as a powerful reminder for believers today:
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