2 Kings 21:1-23:30
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Following the noble reign of Hezekiah, we read of the faithless reign of Manasseh. In the last chapter, we noted how Hezekiah led a reformation, despite having a wicked father (just as Josiah will do). Here we read how Manasseh led the nation into idolatry, despite having a faithful father. He apparently reigned with his father a few years, as well. So he had seen what a faithful leader looks like up close. Yet, he is as evil as they come. Let us consider his idolatry that we must avoid, and the obedience of Josiah that we need to pursue.