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Lesson 37: Manasseh & Amon Kings of Judah

Lesson 37 from The Divided Kingdom & The Prophets by Rhodes Davis.

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Lesson Overview

Scripture Text: 2 Kings 21:1-26; 2 Chronicles 33:1-25
Estimated Date: 697 – 642 B.C.

Synopsis: Good King Hezekiah had a son who was one of the evilest kings in Judah. Manasseh followed the idolatrous practices of the nations and even brought them into the house of the Lord. He was humbled by God for his wickedness and eventually turned to the Lord. His influence, however, was for evil so that Judah and his son followed in his wickedness, but not his repentance.

Questions for Discussion & Study

  1. What abominable things did Manasseh do?

  2. How is his wickedness compared to other nations?

  3. How did God punish Manasseh?

  4. What did God do when Manasseh repented? What were the fruits of Manasseh’s repentance?

  5. What was the spiritual description of Amon? What happened to him?