2 Kings 24:3

Surely at the commandment. — Literally, Only (i.e., upon no other ground than) upon the mouth (i.e., at the command of; 2 Kings 23:35) of Jehovah did it happen in Judah. The LXX. and Syriac read wrath instead of mouth, which Ewald prefers (so 2 Kings 24:20).

Out of his sight. — From before his face, i.e., as the Targum explains, from the land where he was present in his Temple.

For the sins of Manasseh. — Comp. 2 Kings 21:11 seq., 2 Kings 23:26 seq.; Jeremiah 15:4.