Some of the lineage of Solomon were godly kings, some blatantly NOT.  Today, when we think about leaders of nations – some, perhaps a few, are godly leaders.  But many deny the worship owed the God who created them. 
1 Chronicles 3:10

  One name stands out to me in Solomon’s genealogical tree – Manasseh.  He was an evil ruler, worshipped other gods and he was said to be the worst king in Israel (North) or in Judah (South).  1 Chronicles 3:12

  He set idols in the house of the LORD, where God said in 2 Kings 21:4 “In Jerusalem I will put My name.”  Also, God said in 2 Kings 21:7, “In this house and in Jerusalem, which I have chosen from all the tribes of Israel, I will put My name forever.” 

  Manasseh openly defied the living, holy God!
  The LORD also said He would make Israel wander from the land God gave their fathers – the Promised Land.
  Did Manasseh listen?  No, he did not.  Manasseh seduced the people to do more evil – more evil than pagan countries did.
  God told through His prophets – He would judge Israel by bringing calamity on Jerusalem and Judah.

  In 2 Kings 21:11-12, God warned them they would be delivered into the hand of their enemies.
  Why?  Because they did evil in God’s sight, provoking the LORD God’s anger.

Consider this ~

Today, are you provoking God’s anger
OR
are you coming to Him alone, to worship?

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