5 In the two courts of the temple of the Lord, he built altars to all the starry hosts.
5 And he built altars for all the host of heaven in the two courts of the house of the Lord.
5 And he built altars for all the host of heaven in the two courts of the house of the Lord.
5 And he built shrines to the cosmic powers and placed them in both courtyards of The Temple of God.
5 And he built altars for all the host of heaven in the two courts of the house of the Lord.
5 He built these altars for all the powers of the heavens in both courtyards of the Lord 's Temple.
5 In both courts of the temple of the Lord, he built altars to all the starry hosts.
5 And he built altars for all the host of heaven in the two courts of the house of the Lord.
5 And he built altars for all the host of heaven in the two courts of the house of the Lord.
5 the very Jerusalem Temple dedicated exclusively by God's decree to God's Name ("in Jerusalem I place my Name").
5 And he built altars for all the host of heaven in the two courts of the house of the Lord.
5 He built these altars for all the powers of the heavens in both courtyards of the Lord 's Temple.
(Read 2 Chronicles 33:1-20)
We have seen Manasseh's wickedness; here we have his repentance, and a memorable instance it is of the riches of God's pardoning mercy, and the power of his renewing grace. Deprived of his liberty, separated from his evil counsellors and companions, without any prospect but of ending his days in a wretched prison, Manasseh thought upon what had passed; he began to cry for mercy and deliverance. He confessed his sins, condemned himself, was humbled before God, loathing himself as a monster of impiety and wickedness. Yet he hoped to be pardoned through the abundant mercy of the Lord. Then Manasseh knew that Jehovah was God, able to deliver. He knew him as a God of salvation; he learned to fear, trust in, love, and obey him. From this time he bore a new character, and walked in newness of life. Who can tell what tortures of conscience, what pangs of grief, what fears of wrath, what agonizing remorse he endured, when he looked back on his many years of apostacy and rebellion against God; on his having led thousands into sin and perdition; and on his blood-guiltiness in the persecution of a number of God's children? And who can complain that the way of heaven is blocked up, when he sees such a sinner enter? Say the worst against thyself, here is one as bad who finds the way to repentance. Deny not to thyself that which God hath not denied to thee; it is not thy sin, but thy impenitence, that bars heaven against thee.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Kings 21:5
Commentary on 2 Kings 21:1-9
(Read 2 Kings 21:1-9)
Young persons generally desire to become their own masters, and to have early possession of riches and power. But this, for the most part, ruins their future comfort, and causes mischief to others. It is much happier when young persons are sheltered under the care of parents or guardians, till age gives experience and discretion. Though such young persons are less indulged, they will afterwards be thankful. Manasseh wrought much wickedness in the sight of the Lord, as if on purpose to provoke him to anger; he did more evil than the nations whom the Lord destroyed. Manasseh went on from bad to worse, till carried captive to Babylon. The people were ready to comply with his wishes, to obtain his favour and because it suited their depraved inclinations. In the reformation of large bodies, numbers are mere time-servers, and in temptation fall away.