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;
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Interpretation
Amon's father did ill, but he did worse. Whatever warnings or convictions he had, he never humbled himself.
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This thought runs through 2 Chronicles 33:21-24.
Glossary
- Amon Person
- Builder. (1. ) The governor of Samaria in the time of Ahab. The prophet Micaiah was committed to his custody ( 1 Kings 22:26 ; 2 Chr. 18:25 ). (2. ) The son of Manasseh, and fourteenth king of Judah.