Manasseh was twelve years old when he began to reign, and he reigned fifty and five years in Jerusalem:
Manasseh was twelve years old when he became king, and he ruled for fifty-five years in Jerusalem.
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
In the Books of Chronicles, which recount the history of Israel and Judah after the division of the kingdom, Manasseh is introduced as the son of the righteous King Hezekiah. He became king at the young age of twelve, reflecting the political instability and succession practices of the time in Judah. His fifty-five-year reign was one of the longest in Judah's history, occurring during a period of Assyrian dominance and internal spiritual challenges.
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