23 But unlike his father Manasseh, he did not humble himself before the Lord; Amon increased his guilt.

Other Translations of 2 Chronicles 33:23

King James Version

23 And humbled not himself before the Lord, as Manasseh his father had humbled himself; but Amon trespassed more and more.

English Standard Version

23 And he did not humble himself before the Lord, as Manasseh his father had humbled himself, but this Amon incurred guilt more and more.

The Message

23 but he never did repent to God as Manasseh repented. He just kept at it, going from one thing to another.

New King James Version

23 And he did not humble himself before the Lord, as his father Manasseh had humbled himself; but Amon trespassed more and more.

New Living Translation

23 But unlike his father, he did not humble himself before the Lord . Instead, Amon sinned even more.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 33:23

Commentary on 2 Chronicles 33:21-25

(Read 2 Chronicles 33:21-25)

Amon's father did ill, but he did worse. Whatever warnings or convictions he had, he never humbled himself. He was soon cut off in his sins, and made a warning for all men not to abuse the example of God's patience and mercy to Manasseh, as an encouragement to continue in sin. May God help us to be honest to ourselves, and to think aright respecting our own character, before death fixes us in an unchangeable state.