And prayed unto him: and he was intreated of him, and heard his supplication, and brought him again to Jerusalem into his kingdom. Then Manasseh knew that the LORD he was God.
And he prayed to God, and God listened to his prayer and heard his plea for help, and brought him back to Jerusalem to his kingdom. Then Manasseh knew for certain that the LORD is the true God.
This verse shows that when the wicked King Manasseh finally prayed to God in desperation, God heard him, restored him to his throne, and Manasseh recognized God's power and reality.
📚 Historical Context
King Manasseh of Judah was one of the most evil kings in Israel's history, promoting idol worship and even sacrificing his own children. The Assyrians had captured him and taken him to Babylon in chains as punishment. This verse describes his prayer of repentance while in captivity and God's merciful response in restoring him to his throne in Jerusalem.
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