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⇱ 2 Chronicles 33:22 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,

◄ 2 Chronicles 33:22 ►
New International Version
He did evil in the eyes of the LORD, as his father Manasseh had done. Amon worshiped and offered sacrifices to all the idols Manasseh had made.

New Living Translation
He did what was evil in the LORD’s sight, just as his father, Manasseh, had done. He worshiped and sacrificed to all the idols his father had made.

English Standard Version
And he did what was evil in the sight of the LORD, as Manasseh his father had done. Amon sacrificed to all the images that Manasseh his father had made, and served them.

Berean Standard Bible
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,

King James Bible
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;

New King James Version
But he did evil in the sight of the LORD, as his father Manasseh had done; for Amon sacrificed to all the carved images which his father Manasseh had made, and served them.

New American Standard Bible
He did evil in the sight of the LORD, just as his father Manasseh had done, and Amon sacrificed to all the carved images which his father Manasseh had made, and he served them.

NASB 1995
He did evil in the sight of the LORD as Manasseh his father had done, and Amon sacrificed to all the carved images which his father Manasseh had made, and he served them.

NASB 1977
And he did evil in the sight of the LORD as Manasseh his father had done, and Amon sacrificed to all the carved images which his father Manasseh had made, and he served them.

Legacy Standard Bible
And he did what was evil in the sight of Yahweh, as Manasseh his father had done, and Amon sacrificed to all the graven images which his father Manasseh had made, and he served them.

Amplified Bible
But he did evil in the sight of the LORD, just as his father Manasseh had done. Amon sacrificed to all the carved images which his father Manasseh had made, and he served them.

Christian Standard Bible
He did what was evil in the LORD’s sight, just as his father Manasseh had done. Amon sacrificed to all the carved images that his father Manasseh had made, and he served them.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
He did what was evil in the LORD’s sight just as his father Manasseh had done. Amon sacrificed to all the carved images that his father Manasseh had made, and he served them.

American Standard Version
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.

Contemporary English Version
Amon disobeyed the LORD, just as his father Manasseh had done, and he worshiped and offered sacrifices to the idols his father had made.

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

GOD'S WORD® Translation
He did what the LORD considered evil, as his father Manasseh had done. Amon sacrificed to all the idols his father Manasseh had made, and he worshiped them.

Good News Translation
Like his father Manasseh, he sinned against the LORD, and he worshiped the idols that his father had worshiped.

International Standard Version
He practiced what the LORD considered to be evil, just as his father Manasseh had done, sacrificing to and serving all the carved images that his father Manasseh had made,

NET Bible
He did evil in the sight of the LORD, just like his father Manasseh had done. He offered sacrifices to all the idols his father Manasseh had made, and worshiped them.

New Heart English Bible
He did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD, as did Manasseh his father; and Amon sacrificed to all the engraved images which Manasseh his father had made, and served them.

Webster's Bible Translation
But he did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD, as did Manasseh his father: for Amon sacrificed to all the carved images which Manasseh his father had made, and served them;
Majority Text Translations
Majority Standard Bible
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,

World English Bible
He did that which was evil in Yahweh’s sight, as did Manasseh his father; and Amon sacrificed to all the engraved images which Manasseh his father had made, and served them.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and he does evil in the eyes of YHWH, as his father Manasseh did, and Amon has sacrificed to all the carved images that his father Manasseh had made, and serves them,

Young's Literal Translation
and he doth the evil thing in the eyes of Jehovah, as did Manasseh his father, and to all the graven images that Manasseh his father had made hath Amon sacrificed, and serveth them,

Smith's Literal Translation
And he will do the evil in the eyes of Jehovah as did Manasseh his father: and to all the carved images which Manasseh his father made, Amon sacrificed, and he will serve them.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And he did evil in the sight of the Lord, as Manasses his father had done: and he sacrificed to all the idols which Manasses his father had made, and served them.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And he did evil in the sight of the Lord, just as his father Manasseh had done. And he immolated to all the idols that Manasseh had fabricated, and he served them.

New American Bible
He did what was evil in the LORD’s sight, as his father Manasseh had done. Amon offered sacrifice to all the idols his father Manasseh had made, and served them.

New Revised Standard Version
He did what was evil in the sight of the LORD, as his father Manasseh had done. Amon sacrificed to all the images that his father Manasseh had made, and served them.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And he did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD, as Manasseh his father had done; for Arnon sacrificed to all the images and idols which Manasseh his father had made and worshipped them;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And he did evil before LORD JEHOVAH, just like what Manasheh his father did, and Amon sacrificed and he bowed to all the images and the idols that Manasheh his father had made.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And he did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD, as did Manasseh his father; and Amon sacrificed unto all the graven images which Manasseh his father had made, and served them.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And he did that which was evil in the sight of the Lord, as his father Manasses did: and Amon sacrificed to all the idols which his father Manasses had made, and served them.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Amon Reigns in Judah
21Amon was twenty-two years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem two years. 22And 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, 23but he did not humble himself before the LORD as his father Manasseh had done; instead, Amon increased his guilt.…

Cross References
2 Kings 21:20-22
And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, as his father Manasseh had done. / He walked in all the ways of his father, and he served and worshiped the idols his father had served. / He abandoned the LORD, the God of his fathers, and did not walk in the way of the LORD.

2 Kings 21:9
But the people did not listen and Manasseh led them astray, so that they did greater evil than the nations that the LORD had destroyed before the Israelites.

2 Kings 21:11
“Since Manasseh king of Judah has committed all these abominations, acting more wickedly than the Amorites who preceded him, and with his idols has caused Judah to sin,

2 Kings 23:32
And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, just as his fathers had done.

2 Kings 23:37
And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, just as his fathers had done.

2 Kings 24:9
And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, just as his father had done.

2 Kings 24:19
And Zedekiah did evil in the sight of the LORD, just as Jehoiakim had done.

Jeremiah 15:4
I will make them a horror to all the kingdoms of the earth because of what Manasseh son of Hezekiah king of Judah did in Jerusalem.

Jeremiah 7:9-10
Will you steal and murder, commit adultery and perjury, burn incense to Baal, and follow other gods that you have not known, / and then come and stand before Me in this house, which bears My Name, and say, ‘We are delivered, so we can continue with all these abominations’?

Jeremiah 19:4-5
because they have abandoned Me and made this a foreign place. They have burned incense in this place to other gods that neither they nor their fathers nor the kings of Judah have ever known. They have filled this place with the blood of the innocent. / They have built high places to Baal on which to burn their children in the fire as offerings to Baal—something I never commanded or mentioned, nor did it even enter My mind.

Ezekiel 23:37
For they have committed adultery, and blood is on their hands. They have committed adultery with their idols. They have even sacrificed their children, whom they bore to Me, in the fire as food for their idols.

Ezekiel 8:10-11
So I went in and looked, and engraved all around the wall was every kind of crawling creature and detestable beast, along with all the idols of the house of Israel. / Before them stood seventy elders of the house of Israel, with Jaazaniah son of Shaphan standing among them. Each had a censer in his hand, and a fragrant cloud of incense was rising.

Isaiah 57:5
who burn with lust among the oaks, under every luxuriant tree, who slaughter your children in the valleys, under the clefts of the rocks?

Isaiah 65:3-4
to a people who continually provoke Me to My face, sacrificing in the gardens and burning incense on altars of brick, / sitting among the graves, spending nights in secret places, eating the meat of pigs and polluted broth from their bowls.

Isaiah 66:17
“Those who consecrate and purify themselves to enter the groves—to follow one in the center of those who eat the flesh of swine and vermin and rats—will perish together,” declares the LORD.


2 Chronicles 33:1-10
Manasseh was twelve years old when he began to reign, and he reigned fifty and five years in Jerusalem: …

2 Kings 21:1-11,20
Manasseh was twelve years old when he began to reign, and reigned fifty and five years in Jerusalem. And his mother's name was Hephzibah…

Deuteronomy 7:5
But thus shall ye deal with them; ye shall destroy their altars, and break down their images, and cut down their groves, and burn their graven images with fire.

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.

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2 Chronicles 33
1. Manasseh's wicked reign
3. He sets up idolatry, and will not be admonished
11. He is carried into Babylon
12. Upon his prayer to God he is released and puts down idolatry
18. His acts
20. He dying, Amon succeeds him
21. who is slain by his servants
25. The murderers being slain, Josiah succeeds him














And he did evil in the sight of the LORD
This phrase indicates a moral and spiritual evaluation from God's perspective, emphasizing that Amon's actions were contrary to God's commandments. The "sight of the LORD" suggests that God's omniscience allows Him to see and judge human actions. This phrase is often used in the Old Testament to describe the actions of kings who led Israel or Judah away from worshiping Yahweh. The standard for what is considered "evil" is based on the covenantal laws given to Israel, particularly those found in the Torah.

as his father Manasseh had done
Manasseh, Amon's father, was one of the most notorious kings of Judah, known for his idolatry and leading the nation into sin. His reign is detailed in 2 Kings 21 and 2 Chronicles 33, where he is described as having rebuilt high places, erected altars to Baal, and even practiced child sacrifice. This comparison highlights a generational pattern of sin, suggesting that Amon followed in the footsteps of his father's earlier, unrepentant years. However, it is important to note that Manasseh eventually repented, as recorded later in 2 Chronicles 33, but Amon did not follow this path of repentance.

Amon served and sacrificed to all the idols
The act of serving and sacrificing to idols indicates a complete departure from the worship of Yahweh, violating the first two commandments given to Moses. This behavior reflects the syncretism that plagued Israel and Judah, where foreign deities were worshiped alongside or instead of Yahweh. The mention of "all the idols" suggests a comprehensive embrace of pagan practices, which would have included Canaanite, Assyrian, and possibly Egyptian deities, reflecting the political and cultural influences of surrounding nations.

that his father Manasseh had made
This phrase underscores the lasting impact of Manasseh's idolatry, as the idols he created continued to be a snare for his son and the nation. It highlights the tangible legacy of sin, where physical objects of idolatry remained in the land, leading subsequent generations astray. The reference to Manasseh's idols also serves as a reminder of the importance of removing sources of temptation and sin, as seen in the reforms of kings like Hezekiah and Josiah, who actively destroyed such idols to restore true worship.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Amon
The son of Manasseh and king of Judah who followed in his father's earlier sinful ways, leading the nation into idolatry.

2. Manasseh
Amon's father, who was known for his initial reign of idolatry and evil but later repented and turned back to God.

3. Judah
The southern kingdom of Israel, where Amon reigned as king.

4. Idols
Objects of worship that Amon and Manasseh created, representing a departure from the worship of Yahweh.

5. The LORD
The God of Israel, who is grieved by the idolatry and evil practices of His people.
Teaching Points
The Influence of Parental Example
Amon's actions were heavily influenced by his father's earlier life. This highlights the importance of setting a godly example for future generations.

The Consequences of Idolatry
Idolatry leads to spiritual and moral decay. Amon's reign serves as a warning of the dangers of turning away from God.

The Opportunity for Repentance
Unlike his father, Amon did not repent. This underscores the importance of seizing the opportunity to turn back to God when we stray.

The Sovereignty of God
Despite Amon's evil, God's plan for His people continued. This reminds us of God's ultimate control and purpose, even amidst human failure.

The Call to Faithfulness
Believers are called to remain faithful to God, rejecting the idols of our time, whether they be materialism, power, or other distractions.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of 2 Chronicles 33:22?

2. How did Amon's actions in 2 Chronicles 33:22 lead Israel astray spiritually?

3. What lessons can we learn from Amon's failure to "walk in the way"?

4. How does Amon's behavior contrast with biblical teachings on godly leadership?

5. What scriptural connections highlight the consequences of forsaking God's commandments like Amon?

6. How can we avoid repeating Amon's mistakes in our personal spiritual walk?

7. Why did Amon do evil in the sight of the LORD like his father Manasseh?

8. How does 2 Chronicles 33:22 reflect on the consequences of parental influence?

9. What does Amon's reign reveal about the cycle of sin and repentance in Judah?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 33?

11. Who was King Amon of Judah?

12. How did Judah's kings follow or stray from God?

13. How do we reconcile the timeline of Josiah's reign in 2 Kings 22:1 with other historical and biblical sources referencing his lineage and age?

14. Who was Manasseh in the Bible?
What Does 2 Chronicles 33:22 Mean
And he did evil in the sight of the LORD

When Scripture says someone “did evil in the sight of the LORD,” it is emphasizing that God Himself is the standard of morality and that nothing escapes His view.

• 2 Chronicles repeatedly measures each king by this divine standard (cf. 2 Chronicles 28:1; 2 Chronicles 34:2).

• God’s evaluation is not cultural or political; it is moral and spiritual (Proverbs 15:3).

• Evil, in this context, is deliberate rebellion against God’s revealed will, breaking the first and greatest commandment (Exodus 20:3).

as his father Manasseh had done

Amon’s conduct mirrors that of his notorious father before Manasseh’s late repentance (2 Chronicles 33:10–13).

• Children often imitate parental patterns—good or bad (Deuteronomy 5:9–10).

• Manasseh’s earlier idolatry sowed seeds that took root in Amon even after Manasseh turned back to God.

• This underscores the weight of generational influence: “A little leaven leavens the whole lump” (Galatians 5:9).

Amon served and sacrificed to all the idols

“Served” signals loyalty; “sacrificed” signals worship. Amon gave devotion and offerings to false gods.

• Idolatry is not merely wrong ideas; it is active service (Romans 1:25).

• In Israel’s history, idol worship typically involved sexual immorality, child sacrifice, and occult practices (2 Chronicles 28:2–4; Deuteronomy 12:31).

• Each act was a direct violation of the first two commandments (Exodus 20:3–5).

that his father Manasseh had made

Amon didn’t invent new idols; he revived old ones.

• Manasseh had filled Jerusalem and the temple courts with carved images and altars (2 Kings 21:5–7).

• Though Manasseh later destroyed many of them during his repentance, remnants evidently remained or were rebuilt under Amon.

• Neglected sin seldom stays dormant; left unchecked, it resurfaces and spreads (Luke 11:24–26).

summary

2 Chronicles 33:22 lays bare the tragic legacy of sin that passes from one generation to the next when repentance is shallow or short-lived. God sees and judges evil, whether committed personally or copied from forebears. Idolatry is more than an ancient temptation; it is any allegiance that displaces wholehearted devotion to the LORD. Amon’s brief reign demonstrates how quickly a nation—or a life—can slide back into darkness when past sins are tolerated instead of eradicated. The verse calls every reader to break destructive cycles, root out lingering idols, and walk in unwavering obedience before the Lord who sees all.

(22) For Amon sacrificed.--Literally, and to all the carven images which Manasseh his father had made did Amon sacrifice. (Comp. 2Kings 21:21, "and he walked in all the way wherein his father had walked, and served the idols which his father had served, and worshipped them." Idols in the above passage is gillulim, "dunglings," a term nowhere used by the chronicler.) The statement of our text seems to imply that the "carven images" made by Manasseh had not been destroyed, but only cast aside. (See Note on 2Chronicles 33:15.) It argues a defect of judgment to say with Reuss that the reforms of Manasseh are rendered doubtful by it. The whole history is a succession of reforms followed by relapses; and the words of the sacred writer need not be supposed to mean that the images which Amon worshipped were the very ones which his penitent father had discarded, but only images of the same imaginary gods.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
And he did
וַיַּ֤עַשׂ (way·ya·‘aś)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6213: To do, make

evil
הָרַע֙ (hā·ra‘)
Article | Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 7451: Bad, evil

in the sight
בְּעֵינֵ֣י (bə·‘ê·nê)
Preposition-b | Noun - cdc
Strong's 5869: An eye, a fountain

of the LORD,
יְהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

as
כַּאֲשֶׁ֥ר (ka·’ă·šer)
Preposition-k | Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

his father
אָבִ֑יו (’ā·ḇîw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 1: Father

Manasseh
מְנַשֶּׁ֣ה (mə·naš·šeh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4519: Manasseh -- 'causing to forget', a son of Joseph, also a king of Judah, also two Israelites

had done.
עָשָׂ֖ה (‘ā·śāh)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6213: To do, make

Amon
אָמ֖וֹן (’ā·mō·wn)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 526: Amon -- 'masterworkman', three Israelites

served
וַיַּֽעַבְדֵֽם׃ (way·ya·‘aḇ·ḏêm)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine plural
Strong's 5647: To work, to serve, till, enslave

and sacrificed
זִבַּ֥ח (zib·baḥ)
Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 2076: To slaughter for sacrifice

to all
וּֽלְכָל־ (ū·lə·ḵāl-)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

the idols
הַפְּסִילִ֗ים (hap·pə·sî·lîm)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 6456: An idol, image

that
אֲשֶׁ֤ר (’ă·šer)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

his father
אָבִ֔יו (’ā·ḇîw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 1: Father

Manasseh
מְנַשֶּׁ֣ה (mə·naš·šeh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4519: Manasseh -- 'causing to forget', a son of Joseph, also a king of Judah, also two Israelites

had made,
עָשָׂה֙ (‘ā·śāh)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6213: To do, make


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OT History: 2 Chronicles 33:22 He did that which was evil (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr)