Manasseh was twelve years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem fifty-five years.
Parallel translations
- WEB Manasseh was twelve years old when he began to reign, and he reigned fifty-five years in Jerusalem.
- KJV Manasseh was twelve years old when he began to reign, and he reigned fifty and five years in Jerusalem:
- NKJV Manasseh was twelve years old when he became king, and he reigned fifty-five years in Jerusalem.
- NASB Manasseh was twelve years old when he became king, and he reigned for fifty-five years in Jerusalem.
- NLT Manasseh was twelve years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem fifty-five years.
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Quick answer
Manasseh becomes king at twelve and reigns fifty-five years in Jerusalem, the longest reign in Judah's history. A long reign is recorded that proves deeply troubled before its later turn.
Overview
Manasseh's accession opens the account of Judah's most notorious king (cf. 2 Kings 21). His unusually long reign frames a story of grievous sin followed by remarkable repentance unique to Chronicles. The verse begins a narrative that powerfully displays both the depth of human rebellion and the reach of God's mercy.
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- 2 Kgs 21:1–18Manasseh was twelve years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem fifty-five years. His mother’s name was Hephzibah.
- 1 Chr 3:13Ahaz his son, Hezekiah his son, Manasseh his son,
- Matt 1:10Hezekiah was the father of Manasseh, Manasseh the father of Amon, Amon the father of Josiah,
- Eccl 10:16Woe to you, O land whose king is a youth, and whose princes feast in the morning.
- Isa 3:4“I will make mere lads their leaders, and children will rule over them.”
- Isa 3:12Youths oppress My people, and women rule over them. O My people, your guides mislead you; they turn you from your paths.
- 2 Chr 32:33And 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.
- 2 Chr 34:1–2Josiah was eight years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem thirty-one years.
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