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Han bygde også avgudsaltere i Herrens hus. Herren hadde jo sagt om dette huset: «I Jerusalem skal Mitt navn være til evig tid.» Likevel bygde Manasse altere for tilbedelse av himmelens stjerner, sol og måne inne på de to forgårdene til Herrens hus. Han ofret sønnene sine i avgudenes flammer i Hinnomdalen. Han drev spådom, tegntydning, trolldom og alskens åndemaning og spiritisme. Han gjorde mye som Herrens syntes var avskyelig, og han provoserte Herren så Han ble sint. Han satte til og med et avgudsbilde inne i selveste Guds hus. Om dette huset hadde jo Gud hadde sagt til David og sønnen hans Salomo: «I dette huset og i Jerusalem, som Jeg har valgt ut blant alle stammene i Israel, skal navnet Mitt bo til evig tid. Jeg skal ikke mer la Israel komme bort fra det landet Jeg utpekte for forfedrene deres. Denne velsignelsen får de bare dersom de passer på å gjøre alt det Jeg har befalt dem. Dere må leve etter hele loven og følge de forskriftene og de forordningene dere fikk ved Moses.»
What Does This Mean?
This verse tells us that King Manasseh built altars in the temple of the Lord, which the Lord had reserved for his name forever. It shows Manasseh's disregard for the Lord's command and his preference for idol worship.
Explained for Children
Imagine if someone put their own toys in your special room where you keep all your favorite things. That's what King Manasseh did in the house of the Lord. He put other things where the Lord wanted his name to be remembered forever.
Historical Background
2 Chronicles was written after the Babylonian exile, likely by an anonymous author, to provide a history of the kings of Judah. The audience was the returning exiles who needed to be reminded of the importance of following God's commands.
Living It Out Today
Today, we might see this in someone who claims to be a Christian but still holds onto practices or beliefs that go against God's teachings. Just as Manasseh's actions desecrated the temple, holding onto wrong beliefs can desecrate our relationship with God.
Manasseh built altars in the temple because he was influenced by idol worship and disregarded the Lord's command to keep the temple holy. This shows his disobedience and lack of faith.
What does it mean to desecrate the temple?
Desecrating the temple means to profane or defile a place that is meant to be holy and sacred. In this context, it refers to Manasseh's actions which made the temple impure.
How can we avoid desecrating our relationship with God?
To avoid desecrating our relationship with God, we need to follow His commands and avoid practices or beliefs that go against His teachings, ensuring our hearts and actions are aligned with His will.
What is the significance of the Lord's name being in Jerusalem forever?
The Lord's name being in Jerusalem forever signifies that Jerusalem is the place where God's presence is known and where His name is to be honored and remembered eternally.