Manasseh was twelve years old when he began to reign, and reigned fifty and five years in Jerusalem. And his mother’s name was Hephzibah.
Manasseh was twelve years old when he became king, and he ruled for fifty-five years in Jerusalem. His mother's name was Hephzibah.
This verse introduces King Manasseh, who became king of Judah as a child and had the longest reign in Judah's history.
📚 Historical Context
In the historical books of the Bible, 2 Kings chronicles the reigns of kings in the divided kingdoms of Israel and Judah, focusing on their faithfulness or unfaithfulness to God. Manasseh became king of Judah at the young age of twelve following the death of his father, Hezekiah, and he ruled for fifty-five years in Jerusalem, a period marked by significant events in Judah's history. His mother's name, Hephzibah, is noted as part of the standard biblical record of royal lineage, reflecting the cultural importance of family ties in ancient Near Eastern societies.
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