2 Chronicles 33:22 net — He did evil in the sight of the LORD, just like his father Manasseh had done. Amon offered sacrifices to all the idols…

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

— 2 Chronicles 33:22, NET Bible

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2 Chronicles 33 — Context

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The Annals of the Prophets include his prayer, give an account of how the LORD responded to it, record all his sins and unfaithful acts, and identify the sites where he built high places and erected Asherah poles and idols before he humbled himself.

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Manasseh passed away and was buried in his palace. His son Amon replaced him as king.

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Amon’s Reign Amon was twenty-two years old when he became king, and he reigned for two years in Jerusalem.

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

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He did not humble himself before the LORD as his father Manasseh had done. Amon was guilty of great sin.

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His servants conspired against him and killed him in his palace.

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The people of the land executed all who had conspired against King Amon, and they made his son Josiah king in his place.

2 Chronicles 33:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 33:22 say?
2 Chronicles 33:22 in the NET Bible reads: “He did evil in the sight of the LORD, just like his father Manasseh had done. Amon offered sacrifices to all the idols his father Manasseh had made, and worshiped them.”
Where is 2 Chronicles 33:22 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 33:22 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 33, verse 22.
Who wrote 2 Chronicles?
2 Chronicles is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Ezra). It was written c. 450–425 BC.
What is the book of 2 Chronicles about?
2 Chronicles narrates Solomon's reign and the kings of Judah down to the exile, with particular emphasis on the temple and faithful worship. It ends with Cyrus's decree authorizing the return — a note of hope for a people just home from Babylon.
What are the major themes of 2 Chronicles?
2 Chronicles explores themes including Temple, Worship, Faithful Kings, Reform, Return. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Chronicles 33:22.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 33:22 in?
2 Chronicles 33:22 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Chronicles 33:22?
2 Chronicles 33:22 reads (NET): “He did evil in the sight of the LORD, just like his father Manasseh had done. Amon offered sacrifices to all the idols his father Manasseh had made, and worshiped them.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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