Manasseh's resumption of practices his father Hezekiah had removed indicates a deliberate reversal of his father's reformation. The building of high places, erection of altars, and planting of Asherah poles represents a comprehensive restoration of pagan worship infrastructure. The imitation of the abominations of the nations whom the Lord had driven out indicates a conscious adoption of practices that had characterized the previous idolatrous regimes. The deliberate reversal of Hezekiah's reforms demonstrates not merely spiritual failure but active resistance to proper worship. The comprehensive nature of Manasseh's restoration of idolatry indicates the depth of his commitment to pagan worship.

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