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2 Chronicles 33

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 33 of 36

1 Manasseh was a son of twelve years when he began to reign, and he reigned in Jerusalem fifty-five years.

2 And he did evil in the eyes of Jehovah, like the disgusting acts of the nations that Jehovah had dispossessed from before the sons of Israel.

3 For again he rebuilt the high places that his father Hezekiah had broken down, and raised up altars for the Baals, and made Asherahs and bowed himself to all the host of the heavens, and served them.

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Chapter Summary

Manasseh's wicked reign. He is taken into Babylon. Upon his prayer to Jehovah he is released, and puts down idolatry. He dies and Amon succeeds him. Amon is slain by his servants. Josiah succeeds him.

Key Hebrew Words

זֹבְחִ֖ים slaughter for sacrifice H2076 · TWOT 525
מִזְבְּח֤וֹת altar H4196 · TWOT 525b
זִבְחֵ֥י sacrifice H2077 · TWOT 525a
מַעְרָבָ west H4628 · TWOT 1689b
יְהוּדָ֖ה Judah H3063 · TWOT 850c

People & Context

Manassehs Wicked Reign Begins

Manasseh begins a 55-year reign of extreme wickedness, rebuilding high places, building pagan altars in the temple, using sorcery, and burning his son…

Manasseh Exiled to Babylon

Because Judah ignores Gods warnings, Jehovah sends the Assyrian army, who capture Manasseh with hooks and bronze fetters and deport him to Babylon.

Manasseh Repents and is Restored

In deep distress, Manasseh humbles himself and prays. God hears his entreaty, restoring him to Jerusalem and his kingdom, proving that Jehovah is God.

Timeline

Manassehs Wicked Reign Begins

Manasseh begins a 55-year reign of extreme wickedness, rebuilding high places, building pagan altars in the temple, using sorcery, and burning his sons in the fire.

2 Chronicles 33:1-9
Manasseh Exiled to Babylon

Because Judah ignores Gods warnings, Jehovah sends the Assyrian army, who capture Manasseh with hooks and bronze fetters and deport him to Babylon.

2 Chronicles 33:10-11
Manasseh Repents and is Restored

In deep distress, Manasseh humbles himself and prays. God hears his entreaty, restoring him to Jerusalem and his kingdom, proving that Jehovah is God.

2 Chronicles 33:12-13

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