KJV ORIGINAL
So Manasseh slept with his fathers, and they buried him in his own house: and Amon his son reigned in his stead.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
So Manasseh died and was buried in his own palace, and his son Amon became king after him.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse records the death of King Manasseh and the succession of his son Amon to the throne of Judah.
📚 Historical Context
Manasseh was one of Judah's longest-reigning kings (55 years) and initially one of its most wicked, leading the people into idolatry and evil practices. However, later in his reign he repented and turned back to God after being taken captive by the Assyrians. His burial 'in his own house' (palace) was unusual, as most kings were buried in the royal tombs of David's city.
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