2 Kings 21:16 · KJV

"Moreover Manasseh shed innocent blood very much, till he had filled Jerusalem from one end to another; beside his sin wherewith he made Judah to sin, in doing that which was evil in the sight of the LORD."

King James Version

Passage Context

¹⁴And I will forsake the remnant of mine inheritance, and deliver them into the hand of their enemies; and they shall become a prey and a spoil to all their enemies;

¹⁵Because they have done that which was evil in my sight, and have provoked me to anger, since the day their fathers came forth out of Egypt, even unto this day.

¹⁶Moreover Manasseh shed innocent blood very much, till he had filled Jerusalem from one end to another; beside his sin wherewith he made Judah to sin, in doing that which was evil in the sight of the LORD.

¹⁷Now the rest of the acts of Manasseh, and all that he did, and his sin that he sinned, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah?

¹⁸And Manasseh slept with his fathers, and was buried in the garden of his own house, in the garden of Uzza: and Amon his son reigned in his stead.

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Reflection Questions

How do you view the consequences of your actions?

What does shedding innocent blood mean in today's context?

When have you witnessed injustice in your community?

Life Application

justice

Be proactive in standing against injustice in your community, advocating for those who cannot speak for themselves.

integrity

Reflect on your actions and their impact on others, striving to live with integrity and righteousness.

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

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Jerusalem(Jerusalem today)

The capital of Judah, Jerusalem was a religious and political center in ancient Israel, known for the Temple and its significance in Jewish history.

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