Question 17
Concern for JudahDuring Jehoiakim's reign, Judah was destroyed as punishment for Manasseh's sin of
- A.keeping Temple prostitutes in the land
- B.defiling the vessels in the Temple
- C.offering unaceptable sacrifice
- D.shedding innocent blood.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: D (shedding innocent blood.)
Explanation
2 Kings 24:3-4 says the raids on Judah came for Manasseh's sins, especially the innocent blood he filled Jerusalem with, which the LORD would not pardon.