Wherefore the LORD brought upon them the captains of the host of the king of Assyria, which took Manasseh among the thorns, and bound him with fetters, and carried him to Babylon.
So the LORD allowed the commanders of the Assyrian army to come against them. They captured Manasseh with hooks, put him in bronze chains, and took him away to Babylon.
God allowed King Manasseh to be captured and taken prisoner to Babylon as punishment for his wickedness and idolatry.
📚 Historical Context
King Manasseh ruled Judah from 697-642 BC and was considered one of the most evil kings in Judah's history, promoting idol worship and even sacrificing his own children. The Assyrian Empire was the dominant world power at this time, and Babylon was one of their major cities where important prisoners were often taken. This capture likely occurred around 648 BC during Ashurbanipal's reign over Assyria.
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