Reading for October 14th

Read 2 Kings 2 Kings 21.1-9 In 21.1-26: Manasseh and Amon. In verse 1: Manasseh is credited with the longest reign, fifty-five years, of any king or Israel or Judah. In verse 3: A sacred pole was an important part of the worship of the Canaanite goddess Asherah. The host of heaven refers to the astral gods- sun, moon, and stars. These practices were outlawed by Deuteronomy (12.29-31; 17.3). In verse 6: He made his son pass through refers to child sacrifice. Mediums and wizards are often used in conjunction and refer to devices used to communicate with the dead. Such practices are condemed by the law in Deuteronomy (18.10). See 1 Sam 28. In verses 7-8: Here the promise of the central "place" chosen by Yahweh (deut 12.5) is combined with the promise of a dynasty to David (2 Sam 7). Comments or Questions..