2 Chronicles 33:3

3 Manasseh rebuilt the high places. His father Hezekiah had destroyed them. Manasseh also set up altars to the gods that were named after Baal. He made poles that were used to worship the goddess Asherah. He even bowed down to all of the stars. And he worshiped them.

2 Chronicles 33:3 Meaning and Commentary

2 Chronicles 21:3

(See Gill on 2 Kings 21:3)

2 Chronicles 33:3 In-Context

1 Manasseh was 12 years old when he became king. He ruled in Jerusalem for 55 years.

2 Manasseh did what was evil in the sight of the Lord. He followed the practices of the nations. The LORD hated those practices. He had driven those nations out to make room for the people of Israel.

3 Manasseh rebuilt the high places. His father Hezekiah had destroyed them. Manasseh also set up altars to the gods that were named after Baal. He made poles that were used to worship the goddess Asherah. He even bowed down to all of the stars. And he worshiped them.

4 He built altars in the LORD's temple. The LORD had said about his temple, "My Name will remain in Jerusalem forever."

5 In both courtyards of the LORD's temple Manasseh built altars to honor all of the stars.