The LORDspoketo Manassehand his people,but they paidnoattention.
Now the LORDspokethroughHis servantsthe prophets,saying,
Now the restof the actsof Manasseheven his prayerto his God,and the wordsof the seerswho spoketo him in the nameof the LORDGodof Israel,behold,they are amongthe recordsof the kingsof Israel.
Thus ManassehmisledJudahand the inhabitantsof Jerusalemto domoreevilthanthe nationswhomthe LORDdestroyedbeforethe sonsof Israel.
"BecauseI calledand you refused,I stretchedout my handand noonepaidattention;
And you neglectedallmy counselAnd did not wantmy reproof;
"Do not be like your fathers,to whomthe formerprophetsproclaimed,saying,'Thussaysthe LORDof hosts,"Returnnowfrom your evilwaysand from your evildeeds."'But they did not listenor giveheedto Me," declaresthe LORD.
