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;

2 CHRONICLES 33:22KJV
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2 Chronicles 33:22 (KJV)

What does 2 Chronicles 33:22 mean?

2 Chronicles 33:22 says that Amon, the king of Judah, did evil in God’s eyes just like his father Manasseh had done. Amon worshiped and offered sacrifices to the carved idols that Manasseh had made, continuing the same wrong practices.

This verse is part of a historical account written by the Chronicler, describing the actions of Amon after he became king. The focus is on how Amon followed his father’s earlier example of idol worship, rather than turning back to the worship of the LORD. The verse highlights the continuation of unfaithfulness in Judah’s leadership, despite opportunities for change.

The Hebrew behind 2 Chronicles 33:22

  • "evil" (רַע, ra‘): This word means something morally bad or wicked. The verse uses it to show that Amon’s actions were not just mistakes but were seen as deeply wrong in God’s sight.
  • "sacrificed" (זָבַח, zāvaḥ): This word means to offer animal sacrifices. Here, it emphasizes that Amon was not just honoring idols in a casual way but was actively participating in religious rituals meant for them.
  • "images" (פֶּסֶל, pesel): This refers to carved or sculpted idols. The verse points out that these were the same physical objects made by Manasseh, showing a direct link between the two kings’ actions.
  • "served" (עָבַד, ‘āvad): This word means to serve or worship, often used for religious devotion. It underlines that Amon’s loyalty and service were directed to idols instead of to the LORD.

Why 2 Chronicles 33:22 matters

  • This verse clarifies that Amon did not learn from his father Manasseh’s late-life repentance but instead repeated his father’s earlier sins, showing how patterns of behavior can continue across generations.
  • The verse helps explain why Judah continued to face trouble and decline during this period, connecting leadership choices directly to spiritual consequences.
  • By mentioning the specific idols made by Manasseh, the verse ties Amon’s actions to a broader story of idolatry and reform in Judah, making the reader aware of the ongoing struggle between faithfulness and unfaithfulness in the nation’s history.

Where else these words appear

“Amon” Hebrew H526 · used in 17 verses

  • 1 Kings 22:26 And the king of Israel said, Take Micaiah, and carry him back unto Amon the governor of the city, and to Joash the king's son;
  • 2 Kings 21:25 Now the rest of the acts of Amon which he did, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah?
  • 2 Chronicles 33:23 And humbled not himself before the LORD, as Manasseh his father had humbled himself; but Amon trespassed more and more.

“images” Hebrew H6456 · used in 23 verses

  • Deuteronomy 7:5 But thus shall ye deal with them; ye shall destroy their altars, and break down their images, and cut down their groves, and burn their graven images with fire.
  • 2 Chronicles 34:3 For in the eighth year of his reign, while he was yet young, he began to seek after the God of David his father: and in the twelfth year he began to purge Judah and Jerusalem from the high places, and the groves, and the carved images, and the molten images.
  • Isaiah 42:8 I am the LORD: that is my name: and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images.

“sacrificed” Hebrew H2076 · used in 127 verses

  • Genesis 31:54 Then Jacob offered sacrifice upon the mount, and called his brethren to eat bread: and they did eat bread, and tarried all night in the mount.
  • 1 Samuel 1:21 And the man Elkanah, and all his house, went up to offer unto the LORD the yearly sacrifice, and his vow.
  • 2 Chronicles 11:16 And after them out of all the tribes of Israel such as set their hearts to seek the LORD God of Israel came to Jerusalem, to sacrifice unto the LORD God of their fathers.

“Manasseh” Hebrew H4519 · used in 133 verses

  • Genesis 41:51 And Joseph called the name of the firstborn Manasseh: For God, said he, hath made me forget all my toil, and all my father's house.
  • Joshua 17:5 And there fell ten portions to Manasseh, beside the land of Gilead and Bashan, which were on the other side Jordan;
  • 1 Chronicles 3:13 Ahaz his son, Hezekiah his son, Manasseh his son,