Manasseh's Journey Map

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Manasseh becomes king in Jerusalem
2 Kings 21:1-2

Manasseh {was} twelve years old when he began to reign, and reigned fifty and five years in Jerusalem. And his mother's name {was} Hephzibah.

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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.

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Journey Timeline

  1. Reign Begins697 BC

    Jerusalem

    Manasseh becomes king of Judah at age 12.

    2KI 21:1
  2. Idolatryc. 697-650 BC

    Jerusalem

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

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

    Jerusalem

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

    2KI 21:16
  4. Captivityc. 648 BC

    Jerusalem

    Assyrians capture Manasseh and take him to Babylon in chains.

    2CH 33:11
  5. Repentancec. 648 BC

    Jerusalem

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

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

    Jerusalem

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

    2CH 33:15-16

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