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for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/2_chronicles/33.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Manasseh was twelve years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem fifty-five years.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/33.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Manasseh was twelve years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem fifty-five years.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_chronicles/33.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Manasseh was twelve years old when he began to reign, and he reigned fifty-five years in Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/33.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Manasseh was twelve years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem fifty-five years.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/33.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Manasseh <i>was</i> twelve years old when he began to reign, and he reigned fifty and five years in Jerusalem:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_chronicles/33.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Manasseh <i>was</i> twelve years old when he became king, and he reigned fifty-five years in Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_chronicles/33.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Manasseh was twelve years old when he became king, and he reigned for fifty-five years in Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/33.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Manasseh was twelve years old when he became king, and he reigned fifty-five years in Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_chronicles/33.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Manasseh was twelve years old when he became king, and he reigned fifty-five years in Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_chronicles/33.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Manasseh was twelve years old when he became king, and he reigned fifty-five years in Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_chronicles/33.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Manasseh was twelve years old when he became king, and he reigned for fifty-five years in Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_chronicles/33.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Manasseh was twelve years old when he became king, and he reigned fifty-five years in Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_chronicles/33.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Manasseh was 12 years old when he became king and reigned 55 years in Jerusalem. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_chronicles/33.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Manasseh was twelve years old when he began to reign; and he reigned fifty and five years in Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_chronicles/33.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Manasseh was 12 years old when he became king of Judah, and he ruled 55 years from Jerusalem. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_chronicles/33.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Manasseh was twelve years old when he began to reign; and he reigned fifty and five years in Jerusalem,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_chronicles/33.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Manasseh was 12 years old when he began to rule, and he ruled for 55 years in Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_chronicles/33.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Manasseh was twelve years old when he became king of Judah, and he ruled in Jerusalem for fifty-five years. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_chronicles/33.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Manasseh began to reign at the age of twelve years, and continued to reign for 55 years in Jerusalem. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_chronicles/33.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Manasseh was twelve years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem fifty-five years.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_chronicles/33.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Manasseh was twelve years old when he became king, and he reigned for fifty-five years in Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_chronicles/33.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Manasseh was twelve years old when he began to reign; and he reigned fifty-five years in Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_chronicles/33.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Manasseh was twelve years old when he began to reign, and he reigned fifty and five years in Jerusalem:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_chronicles/33.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Manasseh was twelve years old when he began to reign, and he reigned fifty-five years in Jerusalem. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_chronicles/33.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Manasseh is a son of twelve years in his reigning, and he has reigned fifty-five years in Jerusalem;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_chronicles/33.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> A son of twelve years is Manasseh in his reigning, and fifty and five years he hath reigned in Jerusalem;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_chronicles/33.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />The son of twelve years was Manasseh in his reigning, and fifty and five years he reigned in Jerusalem.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_chronicles/33.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Manasses was twelve years old when he began to reign, and he reigned fifty-five years in Jerusalem. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_chronicles/33.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Manasseh was twelve years old when he had begun to reign, and he reigned for fifty-five years in Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_chronicles/33.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Manasseh was twelve years old when he became king, and he reigned fifty-five years in Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_chronicles/33.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Manasseh was twelve years old when he began to reign; he reigned fifty-five years in Jerusalem.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_chronicles/33.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />MANASSEH was twelve years old when he began to reign, and he reigned fifty-five years in Jerusalem;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_chronicles/33.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Manasheh was a son of twelve years when he arose into the kingdom, and fifty and five years he reigned in Jerusalem.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_chronicles/33.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Manasseh was twelve years old when he began to reign; and he reigned fifty and five years in Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_chronicles/33.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Manasses was twelve years old when he began to reign, and he reigned fifty-five years in Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_chronicles/33-1.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zGrb4955Tvs?start=8775" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/33.htm">Manasseh Reigns in Judah</a></span><br> <span class="reftext">1</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/4519.htm" title="4519: mə·naš·šeh (N-proper-ms) -- From nashah; causing to forget; Menashsheh, a grandson of Jacob, also the tribe descended from him, and its territory.">Manasseh</a> <a href="/hebrew/8147.htm" title="8147: šə·têm (Number-fd) -- Two (a card. number). Dual of sheniy; feminine shttayim; two; also twofold.">was twelve</a> <a href="/hebrew/6240.htm" title="6240: ‘eś·rêh (Number-fs) -- Ten. For eser; ten, i.e. -teen; also -teenth."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">years old</a> <a href="/hebrew/8141.htm" title="8141: šā·nāh (N-fs) -- A year. (in plura or shanah; from shanah; a year."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4427.htm" title="4427: ḇə·mā·lə·ḵōw (Prep-b:: V-Qal-Inf:: 3ms) -- A primitive root; to reign; inceptively, to ascend the throne; causatively, to induct into royalty; hence to take counsel.">when he became king,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4427.htm" title="4427: mā·laḵ (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to reign; inceptively, to ascend the throne; causatively, to induct into royalty; hence to take counsel.">and he reigned</a> <a href="/hebrew/3389.htm" title="3389: bî·rū·šā·lim (Prep-b:: N-proper-fs) -- Probably foundation of peace, capital city of all Isr. ">in Jerusalem</a> <a href="/hebrew/2572.htm" title="2572: wa·ḥă·miš·šîm (Conj-w:: Number-cp) -- Fifty. Multiple of chamesh; fifty.">fifty-five</a> <a href="/hebrew/2568.htm" title="2568: wə·ḥā·mêš (Conj-w:: Number-fs) -- Five. Masculine chamishshah; a primitive numeral; five."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8141.htm" title="8141: šā·nāh (N-fs) -- A year. (in plura or shanah; from shanah; a year.">years.</a> </span><span class="reftext">2</span>And he did evil in the sight of the LORD by following the abominations of the nations that the LORD had driven out before the Israelites.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/21-1.htm">2 Kings 21:1-18</a></span><br />Manasseh was twelve years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem fifty-five years. His mother’s name was Hephzibah. / And he did evil in the sight of the LORD by following the abominations of the nations that the LORD had driven out before the Israelites. / For he rebuilt the high places that his father Hezekiah had destroyed, and he raised up altars for Baal. He made an Asherah pole, as King Ahab of Israel had done, and he worshiped and served all the host of heaven. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/32-33.htm">2 Chronicles 32:33</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/33-2.htm">2 Chronicles 33:2-9</a></span><br />And he did evil in the sight of the LORD by following the abominations of the nations that the LORD had driven out before the Israelites. / For he rebuilt the high places that his father Hezekiah had torn down, and he raised up altars for the Baals and made Asherah poles. And he worshiped and served all the host of heaven. / Manasseh also built altars in the house of the LORD, of which the LORD had said, “My Name will remain in Jerusalem forever.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/34-1.htm">2 Chronicles 34:1-2</a></span><br />Josiah was eight years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem thirty-one years. / And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD and walked in the ways of his father David; he did not turn aside to the right or to the left.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/21-19.htm">2 Kings 21:19-26</a></span><br />Amon was twenty-two years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem two years. His mother’s name was Meshullemeth daughter of Haruz; she was from Jotbah. / And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, as his father Manasseh had done. / He walked in all the ways of his father, and he served and worshiped the idols his father had served. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/23-26.htm">2 Kings 23:26-27</a></span><br />Nevertheless, the LORD did not turn away from the fury of His burning anger, which was kindled against Judah because of all that Manasseh had done to provoke Him to anger. / For the LORD had said, “I will remove Judah from My sight, just as I removed Israel. I will reject this city Jerusalem, which I chose, and the temple of which I said, ‘My Name shall be there.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/24-3.htm">2 Kings 24:3-4</a></span><br />Surely this happened to Judah at the LORD’s command, to remove them from His presence because of the sins of Manasseh and all that he had done, / and also for the innocent blood he had shed. For he had filled Jerusalem with innocent blood, and the LORD was unwilling to forgive.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/15-4.htm">Jeremiah 15:4</a></span><br />I will make them a horror to all the kingdoms of the earth because of what Manasseh son of Hezekiah king of Judah did in Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/7-14.htm">Isaiah 7:14-16</a></span><br />Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin will be with child and give birth to a son, and will call Him Immanuel. / By the time He knows enough to reject evil and choose good, He will be eating curds and honey. / For before the boy knows enough to reject evil and choose good, the land of the two kings you dread will be laid waste.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/39-7.htm">Isaiah 39:7</a></span><br />And some of your descendants, your own flesh and blood, will be taken away to be eunuchs in the palace of the king of Babylon.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/1-10.htm">Matthew 1:10</a></span><br />Hezekiah was the father of Manasseh, Manasseh the father of Amon, Amon the father of Josiah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/1-9.htm">Matthew 1:9-10</a></span><br />Uzziah was the father of Jotham, Jotham the father of Ahaz, and Ahaz the father of Hezekiah. / Hezekiah was the father of Manasseh, Manasseh the father of Amon, Amon the father of Josiah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/7-51.htm">Acts 7:51-53</a></span><br />You stiff-necked people with uncircumcised hearts and ears! You always resist the Holy Spirit, just as your fathers did. / Which of the prophets did your fathers fail to persecute? They even killed those who foretold the coming of the Righteous One. And now you are His betrayers and murderers— / you who received the law ordained by angels, yet have not kept it.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/1-21.htm">Romans 1:21-23</a></span><br />For although they knew God, they neither glorified Him as God nor gave thanks to Him, but they became futile in their thinking and darkened in their foolish hearts. / Although they claimed to be wise, they became fools, / and exchanged the glory of the immortal God for images of mortal man and birds and animals and reptiles.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/2-4.htm">Romans 2:4-5</a></span><br />Or do you disregard the riches of His kindness, tolerance, and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness leads you to repentance? / But because of your hard and unrepentant heart, you are storing up wrath against yourself for the day of wrath, when God’s righteous judgment will be revealed.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Manasseh was twelve years old when he began to reign, and he reigned fifty and five years in Jerusalem:</p><p class="hdg">A.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/32-33.htm">2 Chronicles 32:33</a></b></br> And 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.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_kings/21-1.htm">2 Kings 21:1</a></b></br> Manasseh <i>was</i> twelve years old when he began to reign, and reigned fifty and five years in Jerusalem. And his mother's name <i>was</i> Hephzibah.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/3-13.htm">1 Chronicles 3:13</a></b></br> Ahaz his son, Hezekiah his son, Manasseh his son,</p><p class="hdg">Manasses </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/34-1.htm">2 Chronicles 34:1,2</a></b></br> Josiah <i>was</i> eight years old when he began to reign, and he reigned in Jerusalem one and thirty years… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ecclesiastes/10-16.htm">Ecclesiastes 10:16</a></b></br> Woe to thee, O land, when thy king <i>is</i> a child, and thy princes eat in the morning!</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/3-4.htm">Isaiah 3:4,12</a></b></br> And I will give children <i>to be</i> their princes, and babes shall rule over them… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_chronicles/26-3.htm">Fifty</a> <a href="/2_kings/21-1.htm">Fifty-Five</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/29-1.htm">Five</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-33.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-33.htm">Manasseh</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/30-11.htm">Manas'seh</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-32.htm">Reign</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-33.htm">Reigned</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/28-1.htm">Reigning</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/28-1.htm">Ruling</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/12-3.htm">Twelve</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ezra/2-7.htm">Fifty</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-20.htm">Fifty-Five</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/35-9.htm">Five</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/33-4.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/33-9.htm">Manasseh</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/33-9.htm">Manas'seh</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/33-18.htm">Reign</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/33-20.htm">Reigned</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/33-21.htm">Reigning</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/33-21.htm">Ruling</a> <a href="/ezra/2-6.htm">Twelve</a><div class="vheading2">2 Chronicles 33</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/33-1.htm">Manasseh's wicked reign</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/33-3.htm">He sets up idolatry, and will not be admonished</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/33-11.htm">He is carried into Babylon</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/33-12.htm">Upon his prayer to God he is released and puts down idolatry</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/33-18.htm">His acts</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/33-20.htm">He dying, Amon succeeds him</a></span><br><span class="reftext">21. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/33-21.htm">who is slain by his servants</a></span><br><span class="reftext">25. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/33-25.htm">The murderers being slain, Josiah succeeds him</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <script type="text/javascript"> </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script><br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading"><a href="/study/2_chronicles/33.htm">Berean Study Bible</a></div><b>Manasseh</b><br />The name "Manasseh" is derived from the Hebrew root "נשה" (nasha), meaning "to forget" or "to cause to forget." This name is significant in the context of Manasseh's reign, as it reflects the spiritual amnesia that characterized his leadership. Manasseh's reign is marked by a departure from the worship of Yahweh, leading the nation into idolatry and moral decay. His name serves as a reminder of the consequences of forgetting God's commandments and the importance of spiritual remembrance and faithfulness.<p><b>was twelve years old</b><br />The phrase "was twelve years old" highlights the youth and inexperience of Manasseh when he ascended to the throne. In the ancient Near Eastern context, it was not uncommon for young individuals to become rulers, often under the guidance of regents or advisors. This detail underscores the vulnerability of the kingdom during his early reign and sets the stage for understanding how external influences and internal counsel could have shaped his decisions. It also serves as a reminder of the importance of godly mentorship and guidance for young leaders.<p><b>when he became king</b><br />"when he became king" marks the beginning of Manasseh's rule over Judah. The transition of power in the biblical narrative often signifies a period of potential change, for better or worse. In Manasseh's case, his ascension to the throne initiated a time of significant spiritual decline. This phrase invites reflection on the responsibilities and challenges that come with leadership, especially in maintaining faithfulness to God's covenant amidst political and cultural pressures.<p><b>and he reigned in Jerusalem</b><br />The phrase "and he reigned in Jerusalem" situates Manasseh's rule in the historical and spiritual heart of Judah. Jerusalem, as the city of David and the location of the Temple, held immense religious significance. Manasseh's reign in this sacred city is particularly poignant, as it contrasts the intended holiness of Jerusalem with the idolatry and abominations he introduced. This serves as a cautionary tale about the desecration of what is holy and the need to uphold the sanctity of places dedicated to God.<p><b>fifty-five years</b><br />"fifty-five years" is notable as the longest recorded reign of any king in Judah. This extended period allowed for the deep entrenchment of idolatrous practices and the corruption of the nation's spiritual life. The length of Manasseh's reign is a sobering reminder of the enduring impact of ungodly leadership and the long-term consequences of turning away from God. However, it also highlights God's patience and the opportunity for repentance, as seen later in Manasseh's life. This serves as an encouragement that no matter how prolonged a period of rebellion may be, God's grace remains available for those who turn back to Him.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_chronicles/33.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 1.</span> - The parallel adds the name of Manasseh's mother, the well-omened name Hephzibah, "My delight is in her" (<a href="/isaiah/62-4.htm">Isaiah 62:4</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_chronicles/33-1.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Manasseh</span><br /><span class="heb">מְנַשֶּׁ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(mə·naš·šeh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4519.htm">Strong's 4519: </a> </span><span class="str2">Manasseh -- 'causing to forget', a son of Joseph, also a king of Judah, also two Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">was twelve</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁתֵּ֥ים</span> <span class="translit">(šə·têm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - fd<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8147.htm">Strong's 8147: </a> </span><span class="str2">Two (a cardinal number)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">years old</span><br /><span class="heb">בֶּן־</span> <span class="translit">(ben-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">when he became king,</span><br /><span class="heb">בְמָלְכ֑וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(ḇə·mā·lə·ḵōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4427.htm">Strong's 4427: </a> </span><span class="str2">To reign, inceptively, to ascend the throne, to induct into royalty, to take counsel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and he reigned</span><br /><span class="heb">מָלַ֖ךְ</span> <span class="translit">(mā·laḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4427.htm">Strong's 4427: </a> </span><span class="str2">To reign, inceptively, to ascend the throne, to induct into royalty, to take counsel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in Jerusalem</span><br /><span class="heb">בִּירוּשָׁלִָֽם׃</span> <span class="translit">(bî·rū·šā·lim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3389.htm">Strong's 3389: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">fifty-five</span><br /><span class="heb">וַחֲמִשִּׁ֤ים</span> <span class="translit">(wa·ḥă·miš·šîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Number - common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2572.htm">Strong's 2572: </a> </span><span class="str2">Fifty</span><br /><br /><span class="word">years.</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׁנָ֔ה</span> <span class="translit">(šā·nāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8141.htm">Strong's 8141: </a> </span><span class="str2">A year</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_chronicles/33-1.htm">2 Chronicles 33:1 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/33-1.htm">2 Chronicles 33:1 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_chronicles/33-1.htm">2 Chronicles 33:1 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/33-1.htm">2 Chronicles 33:1 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/33-1.htm">2 Chronicles 33:1 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_chronicles/33-1.htm">2 Chronicles 33:1 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_chronicles/33-1.htm">2 Chronicles 33:1 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_chronicles/33-1.htm">2 Chronicles 33:1 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_chronicles/33-1.htm">2 Chronicles 33:1 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_chronicles/33-1.htm">2 Chronicles 33:1 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_chronicles/33-1.htm">OT History: 2 Chronicles 33:1 Manasseh was twelve years old when he (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_chronicles/32-33.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Chronicles 32:33"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 32:33" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_chronicles/33-2.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Chronicles 33:2"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 33:2" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>