1. Manasseh's evil influence (1-20)

The evil things which Manasseh did are recorded in verses 1-9. Manasseh led the people of Judah and Jerusalem to do more evil than the Canaanite nations which the Lord had destroyed. God warned Manasseh and the people, but they paid no attention. So God sent the king of Assyria. When he led Manasseh away with a hook in his nose to Babylon, he repented. God accepted his prayer of repentance and restored him to his throne in Jerusalem. Then Manasseh tried to undo the evil he had done, but it was too late. God accepts repentant sinners, but evil influence is hard to remove.

2. Amon (21-25)

Amon, son of Manasseh, followed his father to the throne. He did all the evil things his father had done, but he did not repent. His officials assassinated him. They were punished and Josiah his son was put on the throne.

Application: Lord, help me to live a life that influences people for good, not evil.
One Word: God hears repentant sinners