Amon was twenty-two years old when he became king of Judah, and he ruled from Jerusalem for two years. Amon disobeyed the LORD, just as his father Manasseh had done, and he worshiped and offered sacrifices to the idols his father had made. Manasseh had turned back to the LORD, but Amon refused to do that. Instead, he sinned even more than his father. Some of Amon's officials plotted against him and killed him in his palace. Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people (Proverbs 14:34). God's purposes for his king is for the king to shepherd his people like his servant David had done. It seems peculiar that not very often does the apple fall close to the tree. King Hezekiah was a good king following in the footsteps of David, but his son was Manesseh who was a grave sinner until God brought judgment on him and he repented. Now, Amon who is the son of this repentant king, learns nothing from his mistakes and goes out and multiplies his errors. This king was so errant that even his own people called for his death. We will learn tomorrow that his son, Josiah, will gain understanding and offer reforms in Jerusalem and will find favor with God. Daily Prayer: Father, help me to learn from my mistakes and to teach your ways to my children. The Bible says that if we train up our children in your word, when they grow old they will not depart from it. Let it be, according to your will. Amen.