2 Kings 21:1 meaning and explanation
Manasseh was twelve years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem fifty-five years. His mother’s name was Hephzibah.
2 Kings 21:1, Berean Standard Bible
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This verse opens the account of Manasseh, king of Judah, who took the throne at twelve and reigned fifty-five years, the longest reign recorded in the books of Kings. The note about his mother Hephzibah follows the standard formula used for Judean kings, and her name means "my delight is in her." In context the verse sets up a sharp contrast with his father Hezekiah, whose reforms Manasseh would reverse, leading the nation into deeper idolatry.
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