2 Chronicles 33:12

Translations

Modern

And in his distress, Manasseh sought the favor of the LORD his God and earnestly humbled himself before the God of his fathers.

Traditional

And when he was in affliction, he besought the Lord his God, and humbled himself greatly before the God of his fathers,

Literal

And when he was in affliction, he implored before the face of YHWH his God, and he humbled himself greatly before the God of his fathers,

Latin

Qui postquam coangustatus est, oravit Dominum Deum suum: et egit pœnitentiam valde coram Deo patrum suorum.

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Hebrew

English

And in his distress, Manasseh sought the favor of the LORD his God and earnestly humbled himself before the God of his fathers.

Notes

2 Chronicles 33:12

Manasseh's response met the requirements of Solomon's prayer during the temple's dedication (2 Chronicles 7:14).

2 Chronicles 33:12–17

The book of Kings does not mention Manasseh’s repentance. It only tells of the promised judgment due to his wicked deeds (see 2 Kings 21:10–16). Chronicles describes the good things he did after repenting, following his father Hezekiah’s example. However, Manasseh’s actions could not turn the people's hearts back to the Lord or stop God’s judgment on Judah (2 Chronicles 33:17).

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 God’s Plan to Restore The Dangers of Sin

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