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2 Kings 21
- After Judah’s great king, Hezekiah, died his young son became king over the small nation. At such a young age he had to have counselors. What direction might they have guided him? It’s not long before we know. So evil did Manasseh become that he replaced Jeroboam as a standard of evil – only he did it in Jerusalem. He reigned a long time, and by the Lord’s mercy only was he a saved man (21:1-18). Since the apple does not fall far from the tree, the route traveled by Manasseh, his son followed also (21:19-26).
- Application: How could such a righteous king as Hezekiah have come from his loins a son so evil like Manasseh? Perhaps many things could be said about how this might have happened. At the very least, I think, we can say this: Manasseh arrived at a point in in life where he willfully chose to go one direction and not another. Whatever influence might have corrupted him at a young age, he still had his father’s example and to that he could have turned – but he did not (until late in life).
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Eugene Adkins 6:17 am on May 16, 2012 Permalink |
Morning Ron,
Have you thought about how old Manasseh was in realtion to Hezekiah’s answered prayer for a longer life? If you remember how much extra time Hezekiah was given, then it’s obvious that Manasseh would not have been born if it were not for that! That was always such an interesting thought to me.
Your application included some points that I used last Sunday morning. Good thoughts to keep in mind when a parent is struggling with blaming themselves for what their children have done. God bless, brother.
Ron Thomas 6:28 am on May 16, 2012 Permalink |
I have thought about it, Eugene, but probably not to the degree you have. Thanks for you kind words, brother.