Manasseh

Manasseh King of Judah who Repented

Old Testament

About Manasseh

Manasseh was the son of Hezekiah who became king of Judah at age twelve. He was the most wicked king, rebuilding pagan altars and practicing sorcery. After being captured by Assyria, he repented and God restored him. He removed idols and restored worship of the Lord.

Manasseh's Character Traits

WickedRepentantLongest-reigning Judean king

Manasseh's Life Timeline

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Reign Begins697 BC

Manasseh becomes king of Judah at age 12.

2KI 21:1
Idolatryc. 697-650 BC

Manasseh rebuilds high places, worships Baal, practices sorcery, and sacrifices his son.

2KI 21:2-9
Sheds Innocent Bloodc. 680 BC

Manasseh fills Jerusalem with innocent blood; tradition says he killed Isaiah.

2KI 21:16
Captivityc. 648 BC

Assyrians capture Manasseh and take him to Babylon in chains.

2CH 33:11
Repentancec. 648 BC

Manasseh humbles himself, prays, and God restores him to Jerusalem.

2CH 33:12-13
Reformsc. 648-642 BC

Manasseh removes foreign gods and commands Judah to serve the Lord.

2CH 33:15-16

Manasseh's Key Relationships

Hezekiah
HezekiahFamily

Father - Hezekiah was godly; Manasseh reversed all his reforms.

Manasseh's Key Locations

Jerusalem
Jerusalem

Where Manasseh ruled and eventually repented.

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Spiritual Lessons from Manasseh

No One Is Beyond Redemption

Manasseh was Judah's most wicked king—practicing child sacrifice, sorcery, and filling Jerusalem with blood. Yet when he humbled himself, God heard and restored him. If Manasseh could repent, no one is beyond God's grace.

Key Verses about Manasseh

2 Kings 21:1-182 Chronicles 33:1-20

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