And Manasseh slept with his fathers, and was buried in the garden of his own house, in the garden of Uzza: and Amon his son reigned in his stead.
And Manasseh died and was buried in the garden of his own house, in the garden of Uzza. His son Amon became king after him.
This verse records the death of King Manasseh and the succession of his son Amon to the throne of Judah.
📚 Historical Context
Manasseh ruled Judah for 55 years (697-642 BC) and was known as one of the most wicked kings in Judah's history, promoting idol worship and even child sacrifice. Unlike previous kings who were buried in the traditional royal tombs, Manasseh was buried in a garden within his palace grounds, possibly indicating some form of disgrace or a break from royal tradition. His son Amon continued in his father's evil ways but ruled for only two years before being assassinated.
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