2 Chronicles 33:1

Translations

Modern

Manasseh was twelve years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem fifty-five years.

Traditional

Manasseh was twelve years old when he began to reign, and he reigned fifty and five years in Jerusalem:

Literal

Manasseh was a son of twelve years in his reigning, and he reigned in Jerusalem fifty-five years.

Latin

Duodecim annorum erat Manasses cum regnare cœpisset, et quinquaginta quinque annis regnavit in Jerusalem.

Original

Hebrew

English

Manasseh was twelve years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem fifty-five years.

Notes

2 Chronicles 33:1–20

Manasseh ruled for fifty-five years, from 697 to 642 BC, longer than any other king in Judah. His reign included a period when he ruled with his father, Hezekiah, from 697 to 686 BC. A long reign often indicated blessing, even though Manasseh did evil in the Lord's sight. The Chronicler describes his humiliation, repentance, and the restoration of worship in Judah.

Theme notes and profiles

Manasseh Apostasy and Renewal

Related verses

2 Kings 21:1–18
Manasseh was twelve years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem fifty-five years. His mother’s name was Hephzibah.
1 Chronicles 3:13
Ahaz his son, Hezekiah his son, Manasseh his son,
Ecclesiastes 10:16
Woe to you, O land whose king is a youth, and whose princes feast in the morning.
Matthew 1:10
Hezekiah was the father of Manasseh, Manasseh the father of Amon, Amon the father of Josiah,
Isaiah 3:4
“I will make mere lads their leaders, and children will rule over them.”
2 Chronicles 32:33
And Hezekiah rested with his fathers and was buried in the upper tombs of David’s descendants. All Judah and the people of Jerusalem paid him honor at his death. And his son Manasseh reigned in his place.
Isaiah 3:12
Youths oppress My people, and women rule over them. O My people, your guides mislead you; they turn you from your paths.
2 Chronicles 34:1–2
Josiah was eight years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem thirty-one years.

Parallels

2 Kings 21:1–9

People

Manasseh: King of Judah, son of Hezekiah

Places

Jerusalem: The capital of Israel, a holy city for three religions

Glossary

Apostasy Chronicles, Books of First and Second Genealogy Manasseh (Person)

Topics

Kings: Who Reigned Over Judah: Manasseh Manasseh: King of Judah: History of Prophecies Concerning Israel: Hezekiah Succeeded by Manasseh

2 Chronicles 33:1

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