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:
- 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.
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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 he reigned fifty-five years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Hephzibah.
- 1 Chr 3:13Ahaz his son, Hezekiah his son, Manasseh his son,
- Matt 1:10Hezekiah became the father of Manasseh. Manasseh became the father of Amon. Amon became the father of Josiah.
- Eccl 10:16Woe to you, land, when your king is a child, and your princes eat in the morning!
- Isa 3:4I will give boys to be their princes, and children shall rule over them.
- Isa 3:12As for my people, children are their oppressors, and women rule over them. My people, those who lead you cause you to err, and destroy the way of your paths.
- 2 Chr 32:33Hezekiah slept with his fathers, and they buried him in the ascent of the tombs of the sons of David. All Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem honored him at his death. Manasseh his son reigned in his place.
- 2 Chr 34:1–2Josiah was eight years old when he began to reign, and he reigned thirty-one years in Jerusalem.
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