Manasseh was twelve years old when he began to reign, and he reigned fifty and five years in Jerusalem:
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- WEB Manasseh was twelve years old when he began to reign, and he reigned fifty-five years in Jerusalem.
- BSB Manasseh was twelve years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem fifty-five years.
- 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 began to reign, and reigned fifty and five years in Jerusalem. And his mother’s name was Hephzibah.
- 1 Chr 3:13Ahaz his son, Hezekiah his son, Manasseh his son,
- Matt 1:10And Ezekias begat Manasses; and Manasses begat Amon; and Amon begat Josias;
- Eccl 10:16Woe to thee, O land, when thy king is a child, and thy princes eat in the morning!
- Isa 3:4And I will give children to be their princes, and babes shall rule over them.
- Isa 3:12As for my people, children are their oppressors, and women rule over them. O my people, they which lead thee cause thee to err, and destroy the way of thy paths.
- 2 Chr 32:33And Hezekiah slept with his fathers, and they buried him in the chiefest of the sepulchres of the sons of David: and all Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem did him honour at his death. And Manasseh his son reigned in his stead.
- 2 Chr 34:1–2Josiah was eight years old when he began to reign, and he reigned in Jerusalem one and thirty years.
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