Genesis 44:5Conservative English VersionNot only does he drink from his cup, but he also uses it to learn about the future. You have done a terrible thing.' " See the chapter |
and even set up the pole for Asherah there. Manasseh practiced magic and witchcraft; he asked fortunetellers for advice and sacrificed his own son. He did many sinful things and made the LORD very angry. Years ago the LORD had told David and his son Solomon: Jerusalem is the place I prefer above all others in Israel. It belongs to me, and there I will be worshiped forever.