Charles (Chuck) Kensinger

We know that Sennacherib will not conquer Judah, but in 2 Chronicles 32 Assyria attempts to invade Jerusalem. Refer to 2 Kings 18. The words spoken against Yahweh are the reason for the failure of Judah’s enemy. We are told that a messenger of the Lord annihilated these forces. This impressed others and Hezekiah had regained popularity. Even this godly King was not perfect. Neither are we. As he did, we must realize our sin and repent to gain forgiveness. His errors lead to the later destruction of his country. His son Manasseh succeeded him.

We return to 2 Chronicles 33 to read about King Manasseh. The story is basically the same except this version mentions he sacrificed children in the fire, not just a son. We also learn how he was removed from his office by being captured by the Assyrians and taken to Babylon. He repented and asked for Jehovah’s help which he received and was returned to Jerusalem. He had a second chance. This makes a significant difference in the story.

When Amon becomes King of Judah, he does not follow his father’s later example but the earlier actions. “Train up a child as he should go and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” Manasseh failed Amon, by not worshiping the Lord when his son was younger. Parents listen to this lesson.

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