2 Chronicles 33:1
2 Chronicles 33:1 in Multiple Translations
Manasseh was twelve years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem fifty-five years.
Manasseh was twelve years old when he began to reign, and he reigned fifty and five years in Jerusalem:
Manasseh was twelve years old when he began to reign; and he reigned fifty and five years in Jerusalem.
Manasseh was twelve years old when he became king, and he was ruling for fifty-five years in Jerusalem.
Manasseh was twelve when he became king, and he reigned in for Jerusalem fifty-five years.
Manasseh was twelue yeere olde, when he beganne to reigne, and he reigned fiue and fiftie yeere in Ierusalem:
A son of twelve years is Manasseh in his reigning, and fifty and five years he hath reigned in Jerusalem;
Manasseh was twelve years old when he began to reign, and he reigned fifty-five years in Jerusalem.
Manasseh was twelve years old when he began to reign, and he reigned fifty and five years in Jerusalem:
Manasses was twelve years old when he began to reign, and he reigned fifty-five years in Jerusalem.
Manasseh was 12 years old when he became the king of Judah, and he ruled from Jerusalem for 55 years.
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2 Chronicles 33:1 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בֶּן
שְׁתֵּ֥ים
עֶשְׂרֵ֛ה
שָׁנָ֖ה
מְנַשֶּׁ֣ה
בְ/מָלְכ֑/וֹ
וַ/חֲמִשִּׁ֤ים
וְ/חָמֵשׁ֙
שָׁנָ֔ה
מָלַ֖ךְ
בִּ/ירוּשָׁלִָֽם
בֶּן
bên
H1121
son
N-ms
שְׁתֵּ֥ים
shᵉnayim
H8147
two
Adj
עֶשְׂרֵ֛ה
ʻâsâr
H6240
ten
Adj
שָׁנָ֖ה
shâneh
H8141
year
N-fs
מְנַשֶּׁ֣ה
Mᵉnashsheh
H4519
Moses
N-proper
בְ/מָלְכ֑/וֹ
mâlak
H4427
to reign
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a | Suff
וַ/חֲמִשִּׁ֤ים
chămishshîym
H2572
fifty
Conj | Adj
וְ/חָמֵשׁ֙
châmêsh
H2568
five
Conj | Adj
שָׁנָ֔ה
shâneh
H8141
year
N-fs
מָלַ֖ךְ
mâlak
H4427
to reign
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
בִּ/ירוּשָׁלִָֽם
Yᵉrûwshâlaim
H3389
Jerusalem
Prep | N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Chronicles 33:1
בֶּן
bên
H1121
"son"
N-ms
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
שְׁתֵּ֥ים
shᵉnayim
H8147
"two"
Adj
The Hebrew word for the number two appears in Genesis and Exodus, describing pairs and dualities. It can also mean double or twice. In the Bible, it is often used to describe things that come in twos, like two witnesses or two tablets.
Definition: 1) two 1a) two (the cardinal number) 1a1) two, both, double, twice 1b) second (the ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers 1d) both (a dual number)
Usage: Occurs in 646 OT verses. KJV: both, couple, double, second, twain, [phrase] twelfth, [phrase] twelve, [phrase] twenty (sixscore) thousand, twice, two. See also: Genesis 1:16; Exodus 30:4; Numbers 13:23.
עֶשְׂרֵ֛ה
ʻâsâr
H6240
"ten"
Adj
In Hebrew, this word means ten, and is used to form numbers like eleven or thirteen, as seen in Genesis 31:41. It is always used in combination with other numbers.
Definition: 1) ten, -teen (in combination with other numbers) 1a) used only in combination to make the numbers 11-19
Usage: Occurs in 292 OT verses. KJV: (eigh-, fif-, four-, nine-, seven-, six-, thir-) teen(-th), [phrase] eleven(-th), [phrase] sixscore thousand, [phrase] twelve(-th). See also: Genesis 5:8; Joshua 21:7; 1 Chronicles 25:27.
שָׁנָ֖ה
shâneh
H8141
"year"
N-fs
This word also means a year, like when Abraham was 100 years old in Genesis 21. It is used to describe a period of time, age, or a lifetime.
Definition: 1) year 1a) as division of time 1b) as measure of time 1c) as indication of age 1d) a lifetime (of years of life) Aramaic equivalent: she.nah (שְׁנָה "year" H8140)
Usage: Occurs in 647 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] whole age, [idiom] long, [phrase] old, year([idiom] -ly). See also: Genesis 1:14; Genesis 47:28; Numbers 7:35.
מְנַשֶּׁ֣ה
Mᵉnashsheh
H4519
"Moses"
N-proper
Manasseh was a grandson of Jacob and the ancestor of a large tribe in the Bible, mentioned in Genesis 41:51 and throughout the book of Numbers.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.2.10; son of: Amram (H6019) and Jochebed (H3115); brother of: Aaron (H0175) and Miriam (H4813); married to Zipporah (H6855); father of: Gershom (H1647) and Eliezer (H0461H); also called Manasseh at Jdg.18.30(?) Another name of mo.sheh (מֹשֶׁה "Moses" H4872) § Manasseh = "causing to forget" 1) the eldest son of Joseph and progenitor of the tribe of Manasseh 1a) the tribe descended from Manasseh 1b) the territory occupied by the tribe of Manasseh 2) son of king Hezekiah of Judah and himself king of Judah; he was the immediate and direct cause for the exile 3) a descendant of Pahath-moab who put away a foreign wife in the time of Ezra 4) a descendant of Hashum who put away a foreign wife in the time of Ezra
Usage: Occurs in 133 OT verses. KJV: Manasseh. See also: Genesis 41:51; Joshua 22:21; Psalms 60:9.
בְ/מָלְכ֑/וֹ
mâlak
H4427
"to reign"
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a | Suff
To advise or counsel is the meaning of this Hebrew word, which can also mean to reign or rule as a king. It is used in the Bible to describe the actions of leaders, like King Solomon, who sought wisdom to rule God's people. This word is found in the book of 1 Kings.
Definition: 1) to be or become king or queen, reign 1a) (Qal) to be or become king or queen, reign 1b) (Hiphil) to make one king or queen, cause to reign 1c) (Hophal) to be made king or queen
Usage: Occurs in 284 OT verses. KJV: consult, [idiom] indeed, be (make, set a, set up) king, be (make) queen, (begin to, make to) reign(-ing), rule, [idiom] surely. See also: Genesis 36:31; 2 Kings 8:15; 2 Chronicles 10:17.
וַ/חֲמִשִּׁ֤ים
chămishshîym
H2572
"fifty"
Conj | Adj
This Hebrew word simply means the number fifty, used in various biblical contexts like measurements and quantities. It appears in Leviticus and Numbers.
Definition: 1) fifty 1a) fifty (cardinal number) 1b) a multiple of fifty (with other numbers) 1c) fiftieth (ordinal number)
Usage: Occurs in 141 OT verses. KJV: fifty. See also: Genesis 6:15; 1 Kings 7:2; Isaiah 3:3.
וְ/חָמֵשׁ֙
châmêsh
H2568
"five"
Conj | Adj
This Hebrew word simply means the number five. It is used throughout the Bible to describe quantities of five, such as five loaves of bread in Matthew 14:17. It can also mean a multiple of five.
Definition: 1) five 1a) five (cardinal number) 1b) a multiple of five (with another number) 1c) fifth (ordinal number)
Usage: Occurs in 272 OT verses. KJV: fif(-teen), fifth, five ([idiom] apiece). See also: Genesis 5:6; Numbers 31:45; Ezra 2:66.
שָׁנָ֔ה
shâneh
H8141
"year"
N-fs
This word also means a year, like when Abraham was 100 years old in Genesis 21. It is used to describe a period of time, age, or a lifetime.
Definition: 1) year 1a) as division of time 1b) as measure of time 1c) as indication of age 1d) a lifetime (of years of life) Aramaic equivalent: she.nah (שְׁנָה "year" H8140)
Usage: Occurs in 647 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] whole age, [idiom] long, [phrase] old, year([idiom] -ly). See also: Genesis 1:14; Genesis 47:28; Numbers 7:35.
מָלַ֖ךְ
mâlak
H4427
"to reign"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
To advise or counsel is the meaning of this Hebrew word, which can also mean to reign or rule as a king. It is used in the Bible to describe the actions of leaders, like King Solomon, who sought wisdom to rule God's people. This word is found in the book of 1 Kings.
Definition: 1) to be or become king or queen, reign 1a) (Qal) to be or become king or queen, reign 1b) (Hiphil) to make one king or queen, cause to reign 1c) (Hophal) to be made king or queen
Usage: Occurs in 284 OT verses. KJV: consult, [idiom] indeed, be (make, set a, set up) king, be (make) queen, (begin to, make to) reign(-ing), rule, [idiom] surely. See also: Genesis 36:31; 2 Kings 8:15; 2 Chronicles 10:17.
בִּ/ירוּשָׁלִָֽם
Yᵉrûwshâlaim
H3389
"Jerusalem"
Prep | N-proper
Jerusalem is the capital city of Palestine, also known as the city of peace. It was the chief city of the united kingdom and the nation of Judah after the split.
Definition: § Jerusalem = "teaching of peace" the chief city of Palestine and capital of the united kingdom and the nation of Judah after the split
Usage: Occurs in 600 OT verses. KJV: Jerusalem. See also: Joshua 10:1; 2 Kings 22:14; 2 Chronicles 24:6.
Study Notes — 2 Chronicles 33:1
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- 2 Chronicles 33:1 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 33:1
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 33:1
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 33:1
- Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 33:1
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 33:1
- Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 33:1
- Barnes' Notes on 2 Chronicles 33:1
- Sermons on 2 Chronicles 33:1
Context — Manasseh Reigns in Judah
1Manasseh was twelve years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem fifty-five years.
2And 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. 3For 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.Cross References
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| 1 | 2 Kings 21:1–18 | 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. Manasseh also built altars in the house of the LORD, of which the LORD had said, “In Jerusalem I will put My Name.” In both courtyards of the house of the LORD, he built altars to all the host of heaven. He sacrificed his own son in the fire, practiced sorcery and divination, and consulted mediums and spiritists. He did great evil in the sight of the LORD, provoking Him to anger. Manasseh even took the carved Asherah pole he had made and set it up in the temple, of which the LORD had said to David and his son Solomon, “In this temple and in Jerusalem, which I have chosen out of all the tribes of Israel, I will establish My Name forever. I will never again cause the feet of the Israelites to wander from the land that I gave to their fathers, if only they are careful to do all I have commanded them—the whole Law that My servant Moses commanded them.” But the people did not listen and Manasseh led them astray, so that they did greater evil than the nations that the LORD had destroyed before the Israelites. And the LORD spoke through His servants the prophets, saying, “Since Manasseh king of Judah has committed all these abominations, acting more wickedly than the Amorites who preceded him, and with his idols has caused Judah to sin, this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘Behold, I am bringing such calamity upon Jerusalem and Judah that the news will reverberate in the ears of all who hear it. I will stretch out over Jerusalem the measuring line used against Samaria and the plumb line used against the house of Ahab, and I will wipe out Jerusalem as one wipes out a bowl—wiping it and turning it upside down. So I will forsake the remnant of My inheritance and deliver them into the hands of their enemies. And they will become plunder and spoil to all their enemies, because they have done evil in My sight and have provoked Me to anger from the day their fathers came out of Egypt until this day.’” Moreover, Manasseh shed so much innocent blood that he filled Jerusalem from end to end, in addition to the sin that he had caused Judah to commit, doing evil in the sight of the LORD. As for the rest of the acts of Manasseh, along with all his accomplishments and the sin that he committed, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Judah? And Manasseh rested with his fathers and was buried in his palace garden, the garden of Uzza. And his son Amon reigned in his place. |
| 2 | 1 Chronicles 3:13 | Ahaz his son, Hezekiah his son, Manasseh his son, |
| 3 | Isaiah 3:12 | Youths oppress My people, and women rule over them. O My people, your guides mislead you; they turn you from your paths. |
| 4 | Ecclesiastes 10:16 | Woe to you, O land whose king is a youth, and whose princes feast in the morning. |
| 5 | 2 Chronicles 34:1–2 | 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. |
| 6 | Matthew 1:10 | Hezekiah was the father of Manasseh, Manasseh the father of Amon, Amon the father of Josiah, |
| 7 | Isaiah 3:4 | “I will make mere lads their leaders, and children will rule over them.” |
| 8 | 2 Chronicles 32:33 | 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. |
2 Chronicles 33:1 Summary
This verse tells us that Manasseh became king when he was just twelve years old and reigned for fifty-five years in Jerusalem. This is significant because it shows that Manasseh had a long time to make decisions and shape the kingdom of Judah. As we read in 2 Chronicles 33:1, Manasseh's age and reign are mentioned together to introduce his story and highlight the contrast between his youthful beginning and the actions he would later take. Just like Manasseh, we all have choices to make and can learn from his example, as seen in Proverbs 22:6, to seek God from a young age and follow His ways, as encouraged in Deuteronomy 10:12-13 and Matthew 22:37-40.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Manasseh become king at such a young age?
Manasseh became king at twelve years old because his father, Hezekiah, had a long reign, as mentioned in 2 Kings 20:6, and Manasseh was likely the rightful heir to the throne, following the typical succession pattern in the kingdom of Judah.
What does it mean that Manasseh reigned in Jerusalem fifty-five years?
Manasseh's fifty-five year reign, as stated in 2 Chronicles 33:1, indicates a long period of leadership, allowing him to significantly impact the kingdom of Judah, for better or for worse, and his actions had lasting consequences, as seen in 2 Chronicles 33:2-3.
Is it significant that Manasseh's age and reign are mentioned together in this verse?
Yes, the mention of Manasseh's age and reign together in 2 Chronicles 33:1 serves to introduce his story and highlight the contrast between his youthful beginning and the actions he would later take, which are described in the following verses, such as 2 Chronicles 33:2-3, and are reminiscent of other kings whose reigns were marked by similar patterns, as seen in 1 Kings 14:21-22.
How does Manasseh's story relate to the overall narrative of the Bible?
Manasseh's story, including his fifty-five year reign, is part of the larger narrative of the kingdoms of Israel and Judah, as seen in 1 Kings 12:1-33 and 2 Kings 25:1-21, and serves as a reminder of God's sovereignty and the consequences of disobedience, as taught in Deuteronomy 28:1-68 and Jeremiah 25:1-14.
Reflection Questions
- What can we learn from Manasseh's example about the importance of seeking God from a young age, as encouraged in Proverbs 22:6 and Ephesians 6:1-4?
- How can we, like Manasseh, be influenced by the world around us, and what are the consequences of such influence, as warned in Romans 12:1-2 and 1 John 2:15-17?
- What role does leadership play in shaping the spiritual climate of a community, as seen in the examples of king Hezekiah in 2 Chronicles 30:1-27 and king Josiah in 2 Chronicles 34:1-33?
- In what ways can we, as believers, learn from Manasseh's mistakes and strive to follow God wholeheartedly, as encouraged in 2 Chronicles 34:1-33 and Matthew 22:37-40?
- How can we apply the lessons from Manasseh's reign to our own lives, particularly in regards to the importance of seeking God's wisdom and guidance, as taught in Proverbs 3:1-12 and James 1:5-8?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 33:1
Manasseh was twelve years old,.... From hence to the end of 2 Chronicles 33:9 the same things are recorded, almost word for word, as in 2 Kings 21:1, see the notes there. [See comments on 2 Kings 21:1].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 33:1
Manasseh was twelve years old when he began to reign, and he reigned fifty and five years in Jerusalem: No JFB commentary on this verse.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 33:1
2 CHAPTER 33 Manasseh’ s wicked reign, . His captivity, . His prayer and reformation, . His acts, ,19, and death, . Amon’ s wicked reign; is slain by his servants, . They being slain, Josiah succeedeth him, . This and the following verses, to ver 11, are taken out of &c.
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 33:1
2 Chronicles 33:1 Manasseh [was] twelve years old when he began to reign, and he reigned fifty and five years in Jerusalem:Ver. 1. Manasseh was twelve years old.] See 2 Kings 21:1. And he reigned fifty and five years.] So long he reigned, (1.) For the punishment of the people’ s sins; (2.) That he might have time enough to amend his own life; (3.) That in him, as afterwards in Paul, "God might show forth all longsuffering, for a pattern to them who should afterwards believe on him to life everlasting." Vide ubi supra.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 33:1
CHAPTER XXXIII Manasseh reigns fifty-five years, and restores idolatry, pollutes the temple, and practises all kinds of abominations, 1-9. He and the people are warned in vain, 10. He is delivered into the hands of the Assyrians, bound with fetters, and carried to Babylon, 11. He humbles himself, and is restored, 12, 13. He destroys idolatry, and restores the worship of God, 14-16. The people keep the high places, but sacrifice to the Lord on them, 17. His acts, prayer, and death, 18-20. His son Amon succeeds him; and after a wicked idolatrous reign of two years, is slain by his own servants in his own house, 21-24. The people rise up, and slay his murderers, and make Josiah his son king in his stead, 25. NOTES ON CHAP.
XXXIII Verse 1. Manasseh was twelve years old] We do not find that he had any godly director; his youth was therefore the more easily seduced. But surely he had a pious education; how then could the principles of it be so soon eradicated?
Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 33:1
Ch. 2 Chronicles 33:1-10 (Cp. 2 Kings 21:1-16). Manasseh’s Reign. His Apostasy 1. in Jerusalem] The Chronicler omits here the name of Manasseh’s mother, Hephzi-bah.
Barnes' Notes on 2 Chronicles 33:1
Compare references and notes. The author of Chronicles differs chiefly from Kings in additions (see the 2 Kings 21:17 note). The central part of this chapter (2 Chronicles 33:11-19) is almost entirely new matter.
Sermons on 2 Chronicles 33:1
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An Amazing Royal Conversion by Peter Masters | This sermon delves into the incredible royal conversion story of King Manasseh, highlighting his journey from extreme evil to repentance and restoration by God's mercy. It draws pa |
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Seven Life Changing Words by Jim Cymbala | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of engaging the heart and mind when speaking words of faith. He contrasts Christianity with other religions that use mantras, |
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Manasseh Pridefully Rebelling Against the Lord by Bob Hoekstra | Bob Hoekstra delivers a powerful sermon on the life of King Manasseh, who walked in prideful rebellion against the Lord, engaging in evil practices that shocked even more than Nebu |
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Ii Chronicles 33 by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith preaches on the life of Manasseh, one of Judah's most notorious kings, who turned from his early training and led the nation into sin and idolatry. Despite his boldness |
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And His Mother's Name Was Hephzi‑bah. by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer reflects on the name Hephzi-bah, meaning 'My delight is in her,' and contrasts it with the wickedness of her son Manasseh, emphasizing that a godly lineage does not ensu |
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The Lord’s Mercies Never Fail by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes that the Lord's mercies are unwavering and available to all, regardless of past sins. He illustrates this with the example of King Manasseh, who, despite |
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Isaiah's Vision by A.B. Simpson | A.B. Simpson explores Isaiah's vision of the future glory of God's house, emphasizing its centrality in the world and the promise of peace and righteousness that will come when the |