As for the rest of the acts of Manasseh, along with his prayer to his God and the words of the seers who spoke to him in the name of the LORD, the God of Israel, they are indeed written in the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel. As for the rest of the acts of ManassehThis phrase introduces a summary of King Manasseh's reign, suggesting that what follows is a mere glimpse into his life and deeds. The Hebrew word for "acts" (מַעֲשִׂים, ma'asim) often refers to deeds or works, emphasizing the importance of actions in biblical narratives. Manasseh's reign was marked by significant idolatry and later repentance, illustrating the profound impact of a leader's actions on a nation. including his prayer to his God
Manasseh's prayer is a pivotal moment in his life, reflecting a return to faith and repentance. The Hebrew word for "prayer" (תְּפִלָּה, tefillah) signifies a heartfelt plea or supplication. This prayer is a testament to God's mercy and willingness to forgive those who genuinely repent, highlighting the transformative power of sincere prayer in the believer's life. and the words of the seers who spoke to him
Seers, or prophets, played a crucial role in guiding the kings of Israel and Judah. The Hebrew term for "seers" (חֹזִים, chozim) indicates those who have visions or divine insight. These individuals were God's messengers, calling leaders back to righteousness. Their words to Manasseh underscore the importance of heeding divine warnings and the consequences of ignoring God's guidance. in the name of the LORD, the God of Israel
This phrase emphasizes the authority and divine origin of the seers' messages. The "LORD" (יהוה, Yahweh) is the covenant name of God, reminding the reader of His eternal faithfulness to Israel. The phrase "the God of Israel" reinforces the special relationship between God and His chosen people, underscoring His desire for their obedience and devotion. they are indeed written in the annals of the kings of Israel
The "annals" (דִּבְרֵי הַיָּמִים, divrei hayamim) refer to historical records, suggesting that Manasseh's deeds were documented for posterity. This phrase highlights the importance of historical records in preserving the lessons of the past. It serves as a reminder that the actions of leaders are scrutinized and remembered, encouraging accountability and integrity. Persons / Places / Events 1. ManassehKing of Judah who initially led the nation into idolatry but later repented and turned back to God. 2. SeersProphets or visionaries who communicated God's messages to Manasseh, urging him to repent. 3. The LORD, the God of IsraelThe one true God who Manasseh eventually turned back to after his repentance. 4. Annals of the Kings of IsraelHistorical records that documented the reigns and deeds of the kings, including Manasseh's acts and repentance. 5. Prayer to GodManasseh's act of repentance and seeking forgiveness, which is a pivotal moment in his life and reign. Teaching Points The Power of RepentanceManasseh's life demonstrates that no one is beyond the reach of God's grace. Genuine repentance can lead to restoration and forgiveness, regardless of past sins. The Role of Prophetic VoicesThe seers played a crucial role in guiding Manasseh back to God. We should value and heed godly counsel and prophetic voices in our lives. The Importance of PrayerManasseh's prayer signifies a turning point. Prayer is a powerful tool for transformation and reconciliation with God. God's FaithfulnessDespite Manasseh's initial rebellion, God remained faithful and merciful. This underscores God's unchanging nature and His readiness to forgive. Documenting God's WorkThe annals serve as a reminder of the importance of recording and remembering God's work in our lives, encouraging future generations. Bible Study Questions 1. How does Manasseh's account illustrate the concept of repentance and forgiveness in the Bible? 2. What role did the seers play in Manasseh's life, and how can we apply this to seeking godly counsel today? 3. In what ways does Manasseh's prayer reflect the principles found in Psalm 51, and how can we incorporate these into our own prayers? 4. How does the account of Manasseh's repentance encourage us to view God's faithfulness and mercy? 5. Why is it important to document and remember the ways God has worked in our lives, and how can this practice impact our faith journey? Connections to Other Scriptures 2 Kings 21Provides a parallel account of Manasseh's reign, highlighting his idolatry and eventual repentance. 2 Chronicles 33:12-13Details Manasseh's repentance and God's response, emphasizing the power of genuine repentance. Psalm 51David's prayer of repentance, which parallels Manasseh's turning back to God, showing the importance of a contrite heart. Isaiah 1:18God's promise of forgiveness, illustrating His willingness to cleanse and restore those who repent. James 5:16Encourages confession and prayer, reflecting the transformative power of prayer seen in Manasseh's life. People Amon, Ben, David, Hezekiah, Israelites, Josiah, Manasseh, SolomonPlaces Assyria, Babylon, Fish Gate, Gihon, Jerusalem, Ophel, Valley of HinnomTopics Acts, Annals, Behold, Book, Chronicles, Including, Kings, Manasseh, Manas'seh, Manasseh's, Matters, Prayer, Recorded, Records, Reign, Rest, Seers, Spake, Speaking, Spoke, WrittenDictionary of Bible Themes 2 Chronicles 33:1-25 5366 king 2 Chronicles 33:18-19 7781 seer Library Manasseh's Sin and Repentance
'So Manasseh made Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem to err, and to do worse than the heathen, whom the Lord had destroyed before the children of Israel. 10. And the Lord spake to Manasseh, and to his people: but they would not hearken. 11. Wherefore the Lord brought upon them the captains of the host of the king of Assyria, which took Manasseh among the thorns, and bound him with fetters, and carried him to Babylon. 12. And when he was in affliction, he besought the Lord his God, and humbled …
Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy ScriptureManasseh
BY REV. J. G. GREENHOUGH, M.A. "Manasseh was twelve years old when he began to reign, and he reigned fifty and five years in Jerusalem."--2 CHRON. xxxiii. l. Fifty and five years--he wore the crown a longer time than any other of the house of David. Of all the kings that reigned in Jerusalem, this man's reign filled the largest space; yet he is the one king of Judah about whom we are told least. In the modern city of Venice there is a hall which is adorned with the portraits of all the doges …
George Milligan—Men of the Bible; Some Lesser-Known How Shall one Make Use of Christ as the Life, when Wrestling with an Angry God Because of Sin?
That we may give some satisfaction to this question, we shall, 1. Shew what are the ingredients in this case, or what useth to concur in this distemper. 2. Shew some reasons why the Lord is pleased to dispense thus with his people. 3. Shew how Christ is life to the soul in this case. 4. Shew the believer's duty for a recovery; and, 5. Add a word or two of caution. As to the first, There may be those parts of, or ingredients in this distemper: 1. God presenting their sins unto their view, so as …
John Brown (of Wamphray)—Christ The Way, The Truth, and The Life Josiah, a Pattern for the Ignorant.
"Because thine heart was tender, and thou hast humbled thyself before the Lord, when thou heardest what I spake against this place, and against the inhabitants thereof, that they should become a desolation and a curse, and hast rent thy clothes, and wept before Me; I also have heard thee, saith the Lord. Behold therefore, I will gather thee unto thy fathers, and thou shalt be gathered into thy grave in peace; and thine eyes shall not see all the evil which I will bring upon this place."--2 Kings …
John Henry Newman—Parochial and Plain Sermons, Vol. VIII Covenanting According to the Purposes of God.
Since every revealed purpose of God, implying that obedience to his law will be given, is a demand of that obedience, the announcement of his Covenant, as in his sovereignty decreed, claims, not less effectively than an explicit law, the fulfilment of its duties. A representation of a system of things pre-determined in order that the obligations of the Covenant might be discharged; various exhibitions of the Covenant as ordained; and a description of the children of the Covenant as predestinated …
John Cunningham—The Ordinance of Covenanting The Worst Things Work for Good to the Godly
DO not mistake me, I do not say that of their own nature the worst things are good, for they are a fruit of the curse; but though they are naturally evil, yet the wise overruling hand of God disposing and sanctifying them, they are morally good. As the elements, though of contrary qualities, yet God has so tempered them, that they all work in a harmonious manner for the good of the universe. Or as in a watch, the wheels seem to move contrary one to another, but all carry on the motions of the watch: …
Thomas Watson—A Divine Cordial The Girdle of the City. Nehemiah 3
The beginning of the circumference was from 'the sheep-gate.' That, we suppose, was seated on the south part, yet but little removed from that corner, which looks south-east. Within was the pool of Bethesda, famous for healings. Going forward, on the south part, was the tower Meah: and beyond that, "the tower of Hananeel": in the Chaldee paraphrast it is, 'The tower Piccus,' Zechariah 14:10; Piccus, Jeremiah 31:38.--I should suspect that to be, the Hippic tower, were not that placed on the north …
John Lightfoot—From the Talmud and Hebraica The Power of Assyria at Its Zenith; Esarhaddon and Assur-Bani-Pal
The Medes and Cimmerians: Lydia--The conquest of Egypt, of Arabia, and of Elam. As we have already seen, Sennacherib reigned for eight years after his triumph; eight years of tranquillity at home, and of peace with all his neighbours abroad. If we examine the contemporary monuments or the documents of a later period, and attempt to glean from them some details concerning the close of his career, we find that there is a complete absence of any record of national movement on the part of either Elam, …
G. Maspero—History Of Egypt, Chaldaea, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria, V 8 Beginning at Jerusalem
The whole verse runs thus: "And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem." The words were spoken by Christ, after he rose from the dead, and they are here rehearsed after an historical manner, but do contain in them a formal commission, with a special clause therein. The commission is, as you see, for the preaching of the gospel, and is very distinctly inserted in the holy record by Matthew and Mark. "Go teach all nations," …
John Bunyan—Jerusalem Sinner Saved The Jerusalem Sinner Saved;
OR, GOOD NEWS FOR THE VILEST OF MEN; BEING A HELP FOR DESPAIRING SOULS, SHOWING THAT JESUS CHRIST WOULD HAVE MERCY IN THE FIRST PLACE OFFERED TO THE BIGGEST SINNERS. THE THIRD EDITION, IN WHICH IS ADDED, AN ANSWER TO THOSE GRAND OBJECTIONS THAT LIE IN THE WAY OF THE THEM THAT WOULD BELIEVE: FOR THE COMFORT OF THEM THAT FEAR THEY HAVE SINNED AGAINST THE HOLY GHOST. BY JOHN BUNYAN, OF BEDFORD. London: Printed for Elizabeth Smith, at the Hand and Bible, on London Bridge, 1691. ADVERTISEMENT BY THE EDITOR. …
John Bunyan—The Works of John Bunyan Volumes 1-3 Chronicles
The comparative indifference with which Chronicles is regarded in modern times by all but professional scholars seems to have been shared by the ancient Jewish church. Though written by the same hand as wrote Ezra-Nehemiah, and forming, together with these books, a continuous history of Judah, it is placed after them in the Hebrew Bible, of which it forms the concluding book; and this no doubt points to the fact that it attained canonical distinction later than they. Nor is this unnatural. The book …
John Edgar McFadyen—Introduction to the Old Testament Links 2 Chronicles 33:18 NIV2 Chronicles 33:18 NLT2 Chronicles 33:18 ESV2 Chronicles 33:18 NASB2 Chronicles 33:18 KJV
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