Manasseh and Amon
Some boys follow the steps of their fathers; and some boys don’t.
- Manasseh was 12 years old when he became king.
- He reigned for 55 years.
- He did evil in the sight of the Lord-unlike Hezekiah his father.
- He built high places and altars and idols instead of tearing them down.
- He dedicated his son to false gods.
- He encouraged his people to sin thus.
- When afflicted, Manasseh begged for God’s mercy-which was granted
- Then he ordered a general cleansing of the land from paganism.
- But this mini-revival was not 100% effective.
- At his death, Amon, his son, became king.
Amon, his son, was 22 years old when he became king.
- He ruled only 2 years because some of his servants rebeled against him.
- His rule was evil, like his father’s.
- After his assassination, the people killed the conspirators; and they made Josiah king.
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