2 Chronicles 33:1

Manasseh King of Judah

1 Manasseh was twelve years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem fifty-five years.

2 Chronicles 33:1 in Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)
1 Manasseh was twelve years old when he began to reign, and he reigned fifty and five years in Jerusalem:
English Standard Version (ESV)
1 Manasseh was twelve years old when he began to reign, and he reigned fifty-five years in Jerusalem.
New Living Translation (NLT)
1 Manasseh was twelve years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem fifty-five years.
The Message Bible (MSG)
1 Manasseh was twelve years old when he became king. He ruled for fifty-five years in Jerusalem.
American Standard Version (ASV)
1 Manasseh was twelve years old when he began to reign; and he reigned fifty and five years in Jerusalem.
GOD'S WORD Translation (GW)
1 Manasseh was 12 years old when he began to rule, and he ruled for 55 years in Jerusalem.
Holman Christian Standard Bible (CSB)
1 Manasseh was 12 years old when he became king; he reigned 55 years in Jerusalem.
New International Reader's Version (NIRV)
1 Manasseh was 12 years old when he became king. He ruled in Jerusalem for 55 years.

2 Chronicles 33:1 Meaning and Commentary

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 21:1-9 ) , see the notes there. (See Gill on 2 Kings 21:1).

2 Chronicles 33:1 In-Context

1 Manasseh was twelve years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem fifty-five years.
2 He did evil in the eyes of the LORD, following the detestable practices of the nations the LORD had driven out before the Israelites.
3 He rebuilt the high places his father Hezekiah had demolished; he also erected altars to the Baals and made Asherah poles. He bowed down to all the starry hosts and worshiped them.
4 He built altars in the temple of the LORD, of which the LORD had said, “My Name will remain in Jerusalem forever.”
5 In both courts of the temple of the LORD, he built altars to all the starry hosts.

Cross References 1

  • 1. S 1 Chronicles 3:13
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