2 Chronicles 33:23-25
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23 But unlike his father, Amon did not recognize his sins and humble himself. In fact, his guilt was so prolific 24 that his own servants murdered him in the palace.
Regardless of his popularity, ethics, or effectiveness, Amon is the king, and kings cannot be killed by commoners.
25 So the people killed the conspirators for their betrayal of King Amon and anointed Amon’s son Josiah as king instead.
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2 Chronicles 33:23-25
King James Version
23 And humbled not himself before the Lord, as Manasseh his father had humbled himself; but Amon trespassed more and more.
24 And his servants conspired against him, and slew him in his own house.
25 But the people of the land slew all them that had conspired against king Amon; and the people of the land made Josiah his son king in his stead.
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2 Chronicles 33:23-25
New King James Version
23 And he did not humble himself before the Lord, (A)as his father Manasseh had humbled himself; but Amon trespassed more and more.
24 (B)Then his servants conspired against him, and (C)killed him in his own house. 25 But the people of the land executed all those who had conspired against King Amon. Then the people of the land made his son Josiah king in his place.
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2 Chronicles 33:23-25
English Standard Version
23 And he did not humble himself before the Lord, (A)as Manasseh his father had humbled himself, but this Amon incurred guilt more and more. 24 And his servants conspired against him and put him to death in his house. 25 But the people of the land struck down all those who had conspired against King Amon. And the people of the land made Josiah his son king in his place.
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