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2 Chronicles 33:11 · KJV

"Wherefore the LORD brought upon them the captains of the host of the king of Assyria, which took Manasseh among the thorns, and bound him with fetters, and carried him to Babylon."

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Passage Context

9So Manasseh made Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem to err, and to do worse than the heathen, whom the LORD had destroyed before the children of Israel.
10And the LORD spake to Manasseh, and to his people: but they would not hearken.
11Wherefore the LORD brought upon them the captains of the host of the king of Assyria, which took Manasseh among the thorns, and bound him with fetters, and carried him to Babylon.
12And when he was in affliction, he besought the LORD his God, and humbled himself greatly before the God of his fathers,
13And prayed unto him: and he was intreated of him, and heard his supplication, and brought him again to Jerusalem into his kingdom. Then Manasseh knew that the LORD he was God.

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Reflection Questions

1

What lessons can you learn from the consequences of disobedience?

2

How do you respond to discipline in your life?

3

When have you felt the need to change after facing consequences?

Life Application

discipline

Reflect on how you can learn from your mistakes and grow from them, rather than repeat them.

repentance

Consider areas in your life where you need to seek forgiveness and make amends.

People in This Verse

ManassehOT

Manasseh was one of the kings of Judah, known for his long and wicked reign that included idolatry and the persecution of the faithful. His actions led to significant consequences for Judah.

First appearance: 2 Kings 21:1

Places in This Verse

Babylon(Babylon today)

Babylon was a major city in ancient Mesopotamia, known for its wealth and power. It played a significant role in the history of Judah.

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