Manasseh and Amon

Some boys follow the steps of their fathers; and some boys don’t.

• Manasseh was 12 years old when he became king.
• He reigned for 55 years.
• He did evil in the sight of the Lord-unlike Hezekiah his father.
• He built high places and altars and idols instead of tearing them down.
• He dedicated his son to false gods.
• He encouraged his people to sin thus.
• When afflicted, Manasseh begged for God’s mercy-which was granted
• Then he ordered a general cleansing of the land from paganism.
• But this mini-revival was not 100% effective.
• At his death, Amon, his son, became king.

Amon, his son, was 22 years old when he became king.

• He ruled only 2 years because some of his servants rebeled against him.
• His rule was evil, like his father’s.
• After his assassination, the people killed the conspirators; and they made Josiah king.

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