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Manasseh was the fourteenth king of Judah, who reigned for 55 years and reinstituted polytheistic worship. He was a loyal vassal of Assyria and engaged in trade and construction, but also faced prophetic criticism and persecution.
Manasseh King of Judah - Manasseh was twelve years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem fifty-five years. He did evil in the eyes of the LORD, following the detestable practices of the ...
Manasseh, king of Judah (reigned c. 686 to 642 bce). During his long and peaceful reign, Judah was a submissive ally of Assyria. In the course of his reign there occurred a revival of pagan rites, including astral cults in the very forecourts of the temple of Yahweh, child sacrifice, and temple.
19 cze 2020 · Manasseh was the most wicked king of Judah, who worshipped idols and shed innocent blood. He repented and prayed to God in his distress, and God restored him and his kingdom. He was also the ancestor of Jesus Christ.
29 maj 2014 · Introduction. The portrayal of Manasseh in the biblical tradition presents differing views of his reign. 2 Kings 21:1–18 portrays him as an evil king who led the people into idolatrous activities and whose offenses included passing his sons “through the fire” and innocent bloodshed.
12 lut 2021 · Archaeological findings within Israel provide us with a better understanding of the administration of the kingdom of Judah during King Manasseh’s reign. Assyrian texts offer more information on Manasseh’s role as a vassal, and the wider geo-political situation of his day.
The writer in Kings emphasizes three deplorable details of the reign of Manasseh: the religious reaction which followed hard upon his accession; its extension by the free adoption of foreign cults; and the bitter persecution of the prophetic party.
