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Why did he build Mizbechos in Beis Hashem?
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Malbim: They were to Hashem. He wanted to show that also in Avodas Hashem there are separate Avodos. This denied Hashem's unity 1 !
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How does this deny Hashem's unity? Hashem commanded us to build two Mizbechos! Shlomo built additional Menoros and Shulchanos, and some say that all were used for the Avodah! (PF)
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Why does it say "Asher Amar Hashem bi'Yrushalayim Asim Es Shmi"?
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Malbim: This explains Menasheh's intent. Hashem chose Yerushalayim for His Shechinah and conduct of the world. Menasheh wanted to show that He has helpers to run things outside.
