Scripture Reading

2Chr.33.21-2Chr.33.24

2Chr.33.21-2Chr.33.24

2Chr.33.21

Amon was two and twenty years old when he began to reign, and reigned two years in Jerusalem.

2Chr.33.21

Amon was twenty-two years old when he became king. He was king for two years in Jerusalem.

2Chr.33.21

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

2Chr.33.21

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

2Chr.33.21

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

2Chr.33.22

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;

2Chr.33.22

In GOD's opinion he lived an evil life, just like his father Manasseh,

2Chr.33.22

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.

2Chr.33.22

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.

2Chr.33.22

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.

2Chr.33.23

And humbled not himself before the LORD, as Manasseh his father had humbled himself; but Amon trespassed more and more.

2Chr.33.23

but he never did repent to GOD as Manasseh repented. He just kept at it, going from one thing to another.

2Chr.33.23

But unlike his father Manasseh, he did not humble himself before the LORD; Amon increased his guilt.

2Chr.33.23

And he did not humble himself before the LORD, as his father Manasseh had humbled himself; but Amon trespassed more and more.

2Chr.33.23

But unlike his father, he did not humble himself before the LORD. Instead, Amon sinned even more.

2Chr.33.24

And his servants conspired against him, and slew him in his own house.

2Chr.33.24

In the end Amon's servants revolted and assassinated him--killed the king right in his own palace.

2Chr.33.24

Amon's officials conspired against him and assassinated him in his palace.

2Chr.33.24

Then his servants conspired against him, and killed him in his own house.

2Chr.33.24

At last Amon's own officials plotted against him and assassinated him in his palace.