2 Chronicles 33:1-2 (ESV Strong's)
Manasseh was twelve years old when he began to reign, and he reigned fifty-five years in Jerusalem. And he did what was evil in the sight of the Lord, according to the abominations of the nations whom the Lord drove out before the people of Israel.
Sometimes Kids Disobey
Manasseh’s father was Hezekiah. Hezekiah, for most of his life, set a great example for Manasseh. Hezekiah listened to God’s Word, God’s prophets and followed God’s plans. In his latter years he became prideful and selfish, however. Perhaps this is what Manasseh saw. Who knows, but God! Never-the-less, Manasseh did evil. This passage goes on to say that Manasseh lead Judah to do more evil than the nations God was disposing when Joshua lead Israel into the promise land. Manasseh failed to follow his father’s footsteps and God’s rule in his life. This is the story of many sons and many fathers. The grief that a wayward son brings is hard for a father and mother to bare. Note what Solomon said:
Proverbs 17:25 (ESV Strong's)
A foolish son is a grief to his father
and bitterness to her who bore him.
However, an obedient son brings something different:
Proverbs 10:1 (ESV Strong's)
The proverbs of Solomon.
A wise son makes a glad father,
but a foolish son is a sorrow to his mother.
Later in his life, thankfully, Manasseh would repent, come to God and begin a reformation. Why, only God knows. But, God eventually get hold of Manasseh’s life and bring him into obedience. This is the prayer of every father who has a son or sons who disregard God and obedience to Him.
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