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2 Kings 21: Behold, I am bringing upon Jerusalem and Judah such disaster that the ears of everyone who hears of it will tingle.

Today · Day 312 of 365

November 8th: Bible Meditation for 2 Kings 21

By Jacob D. Gerber

Bible readings for November 8th: 2 Kings 21 Hebrews 3 Hosea 14 Psalm 139

The reign of Manasseh is the anvil that breaks the camel’s back. While Judah has enjoyed several good kings along the way—including Manasseh’s own father, Hezekiah, who sought Yahweh’s deliverance from the threat of the Assyrians—the southern kingdom has also experienced their share of wicked kings…

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