Bible Commentary

Now the rest of the acts of Manasseh, and all that he did, and his sin that he sinned, [are] they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah? 17. the rest of the acts of Manasseh ] The compiler of Kings says no word about Manasseh’s repentance, which forms … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Kings 21:17”

Moreover Manasseh shed innocent blood very much, till he had filled Jerusalem from one end to another; beside his sin wherewith he made Judah to sin, in doing [that which was] evil in the sight of the LORD. 16 18. Other wickedness of Manasseh. His death (2Ch 33:18-20) 16. Manasseh shed innocent blood very much … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Kings 21:16”

Because they have done [that which was] evil in my sight, and have provoked me to anger, since the day their fathers came forth out of Egypt, even unto this day. 15. that which was [R.V. is ] evil ] As the words are God’s the present is the more appropriate tense. Fuente: The Cambridge … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Kings 21:15”

And I will forsake the remnant of mine inheritance, and deliver them into the hand of their enemies; and they shall become a prey and a spoil to all their enemies; 14. And I will forsake [R.V. cast off ] the remnant ] ‘Forsake’ need not necessarily imply ‘a punishment that has been deserved’ which … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Kings 21:14”

And I will stretch over Jerusalem the line of Samaria, and the plummet of the house of Ahab: and I will wipe Jerusalem as [a man] wipeth a dish, wiping [it], and turning [it] upside down. 13. the line of Samaria, and the plummet of the house of Ahab ] The figures are taken from … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Kings 21:13”

Therefore thus saith the LORD God of Israel, Behold, I [am] bringing [such] evil upon Jerusalem and Judah, that whosoever heareth of it, both his ears shall tingle. 12. therefore ] Here again the LXX. translates the Hebrew word by . See note on 2Ki 1:3. I am bringing [R.V. I bring ] such evil … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Kings 21:12”

Because Manasseh king of Judah hath done these abominations, [and] hath done wickedly above all that the Amorites did, which [were] before him, and hath made Judah also to sin with his idols: 11. all that the Amorites ] The Amorites are put for the inhabitants of Canaan generally, though strictly the Amorites, with the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Kings 21:11”

And the LORD spoke by his servants the prophets, saying, 10 15. God’s message of punishment (2Ch 33:10) 10. the Lord spake ] The Chronicler says God’s warnings were sent both to the king and to his people but they would not hearken. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges The prophets – None … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Kings 21:10”

But they hearkened not: and Manasseh seduced them to do more evil than did the nations whom the LORD destroyed before the children of Israel. 9. Manasseh seduced them to do more evil than &c. ] R.V. to do that which is evil more than, &c. The R.V. represents the Hebrew more closely. The phrase … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Kings 21:9”

Neither will I make the feet of Israel move any more out of the land which I gave their fathers; only if they will observe to do according to all that I have commanded them, and according to all the law that my servant Moses commanded them. 8. neither will I make [R.V. cause ] … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Kings 21:8”