2 Chronicles 33:7

Arabic 2018 (الترجمة الكاثوليكيّة (اليسوعيّة))

وأَقامَ تِمْثالَ الصَّنَمِ الَّذي صَنَعَه في بَيتِ اللهِ، الَّذي قالَ اللهُ فيه لِداوُدَ ولِسُلَيمانَ ٱبنِه: «في هٰذا البَيتِ وفي أُورَشَليمَ الَّتي ٱختَرتُها مِن جَميعِ أَسْباطِ إِسْرائيلَ أَجعَلُ ٱسمِي لِلأَبَد.

What Does This Mean?

This verse tells us that King Manasseh of Judah placed an idol in the temple of God, which God had chosen to be His special place. God had promised David and Solomon that He would put His name in this house forever, but Manasseh's actions went against this promise.

Explained for Children

Imagine you have a special room in your house where you keep all your favorite toys. Your parents told you that this room is only for those special toys. But one day, you put in some broken toys that don’t belong there. That’s kind of what King Manasseh did with God’s special house, the temple.

Historical Background

This verse is from the Book of 2 Chronicles, written by the Chronicler around 400 BCE. It was aimed at the returning exiles from Babylon, reminding them of their history and God's promises to David and Solomon. The temple was a central place of worship and God’s chosen location for His presence.

Living It Out Today

Today, we can think about how we treat the spaces we consider sacred or important. Whether it’s our homes, places of worship, or even our minds, filling these places with things that go against our values can have negative consequences.

Topics

• idolatry
• temple
• God's promise
• disobedience
• worship
• faith

Related Verses

• Deuteronomy 7:5
• 1 Kings 9:3
• Ezekiel 43:7
• Matthew 21:13
• Acts 7:48

Frequently Asked Questions

Who was King Manasseh?

King Manasseh was one of the kings of Judah who reigned for a long time, but he was known for leading his people into idol worship.

What does it mean for God to 'put His name' in the temple?

Putting God's name in the temple means that it was the place where God’s presence was most strongly felt and where He promised to dwell among His people.

How does this verse connect to God's covenant with David?

This verse connects to God's promise to David by emphasizing that the temple was God’s chosen place, and Manasseh’s actions were a direct violation of God's covenant.

What were the consequences of Manasseh's actions?

Manasseh's actions resulted in divine judgment, as he was eventually captured and taken to Babylon, and the people suffered because of his disobedience.