20. Manasseh died and was buried in his palace. Then Manasseh’s son Amon became king in his place.
21. Amon was 22 years old when he became king. And he was king for two years in Jerusalem.
22. He did what the Lord said was wrong. He did as his father Manasseh had done. Amon worshiped and offered sacrifices to all the carved idols Manasseh had made.
23. Amon was not sorry for what he did wrong before the Lord. He was not sorry as his father Manasseh had been. Instead, Amon sinned even more.
24. Amon’s officers made plans against him and killed him in his palace.