KJV ORIGINAL
Manasseh was twelve years old when he began to reign, and he reigned fifty and five years in Jerusalem:
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Manasseh was twelve years old when he became king, and he ruled for fifty-five years in Jerusalem.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse introduces us to King Manasseh, who became king as a child and had one of the longest reigns in Israel's history.
📚 Historical Context
Manasseh was the son of the good king Hezekiah and ruled the southern kingdom of Judah from approximately 697-642 BC. His 55-year reign was the longest of any king of Judah, spanning most of the 7th century BC during the height of Assyrian power. Despite his father's faithfulness to God, Manasseh would become known as one of the most wicked kings in Judah's history.
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