20
He did what was evil from ADONAI's perspective, as had M'nasheh his father.
21
He followed entirely the manner of life of his father, serving the idols that his father served and worshipping them.
22
He abandoned ADONAI, the God of his ancestors, and did not live in ADONAI's way.
23
Amon's servants conspired against him and put the king to death in his own palace.
24
But the people of the land put to death all those who had been part of the conspiracy against King Amon. Then the people of the land made Yoshiyahu his son king in place of him.
Complete Jewish Bible Copyright 1998 by David H. Stern. Published by Jewish New Testament Publications, Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.