2 Chronicles 33:1

Manasseh was twelve years old when he began to reign; and he reigned fifty and five years in Jerusalem.

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Manasseh was twelve years old when he began to reign, and he reigned fifty and five years in Jerusalem:

In Context

2And he did that which was evil in the sight of Jehovah, after the abominations of the nations whom Jehovah cast out before the children of Israel.

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Cross References

1 Chronicles 3:13Ahaz his son, Hezekiah his son, Manasseh his son,

2 Chronicles 34:1Josiah was eight years old when he began to reign; and he reigned thirty and one years in Jerusalem.

Isaiah 3:4And I will give children to be their princes, and babes shall rule over them.

Matthew 1:10and Hezekiah begat Manasseh; and Manasseh begat Amon; and Amon begat Josiah;

Matthew Henry on 2 Chronicles 33:1

In this chapter we have the history of the reign, I. Of Manasseh, who reigned long. 1. His wretched apostasy from God, and revolt to idolatry and all wickedness, ver. 1-10 . 2. His happy return to God in his affliction; his repentance ( ver. 11-13 ), his reformation ( ver. 15-17 ), and prosperity ( ver. 14 ), with the conclusion of his reign, ver. 18-20 . II. Of Amon, who reigned very wickedly ( ver. 21-23 ), and soon ended his days unhappily, ver. 24, 25 . Read the whole commentary →

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