Bible Strands
2 Chronicles 33:10
And the LORD spoke to Manasseh and his people, but they did not listen.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The LORD speaks directly to King Manasseh and the people of Judah immediately after Manasseh leads them into greater evil than the surrounding nations. This communication occurs just before the Assyrian military commanders arrive to capture the king.
The words — The verb וַיְדַבֵּר (va/y.da.Ber) denotes the LORD’s direct speech, while הִקְשִׁיבוּ (hik.Shi.vu) literally means "they paid attention" or "they inclined their ears." Together they frame the divine communication and the people’s refusal to heed it.
The thread — This pattern of divine warning met with refusal recurs in 2 Chronicles 36:15, Nehemiah 9:29, and Jeremiah 25:4, where God repeatedly sends messengers or prophets to a stubborn people.
Why it lands — It demands recognition that divine speech requires an active response, and it warns that persistent refusal to listen precedes consequential judgment.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
And the Lord spake to Manasseh, and to his people: but they would not hearken.
Cross-references
- 2 Chronicles 36:15 Again and again the LORD, the God of their fathers, sent word to His people through His messengers because He had compassion on them and on His dwelling place.
- Nehemiah 9:29 You admonished them to turn back to Your law, but they were arrogant and disobeyed Your commandments. They sinned against Your ordinances, by which a man will live if he practices them. They turned a stubborn shoulder; they stiffened their necks and would not obey.
- Jeremiah 25:4 And the LORD has sent all His servants the prophets to you again and again, but you have not listened or inclined your ear to hear.
- Jeremiah 44:4 Yet I sent you all My servants the prophets again and again, saying: ‘Do not do this detestable thing that I hate.’
- Zechariah 1:4 Do not be like your fathers, to whom the former prophets proclaimed that this is what the LORD of Hosts says: ‘Turn now from your evil ways and deeds.’ But they did not listen or pay attention to Me, declares the LORD.
- Acts 7:51 You stiff-necked people with uncircumcised hearts and ears! You always resist the Holy Spirit, just as your fathers did.