And Manasseh rested with his fathers and was buried at his palace. And his son Amon reigned in his place. And Manasseh restedThe phrase "rested" is often used in the Old Testament to denote death, particularly of kings. The Hebrew word used here is "שָׁכַב" (shakab), which means to lie down or to rest. This term conveys a sense of peace and finality, suggesting that despite Manasseh's tumultuous reign, his end was marked by a return to peace. It reflects the biblical understanding of death as a rest from earthly labors and struggles, aligning with the hope of eternal rest in God's presence. with his fathers
This phrase indicates that Manasseh was buried in the traditional manner of the kings of Judah, alongside his ancestors. It signifies continuity and connection with the past, emphasizing the importance of family lineage and heritage in ancient Israelite culture. The phrase also implies a form of honor, as being laid to rest with one's forebears was a sign of respect and dignity, despite Manasseh's earlier sins and idolatry. and was buried in his palace
The mention of Manasseh being buried "in his palace" is unique, as most kings were buried in the City of David. This could suggest a deviation from tradition, possibly due to his earlier apostasy or as a personal choice. The Hebrew word for palace, "בַּיִת" (bayit), can also mean house, indicating a more personal or familial burial site. This detail highlights the complexity of Manasseh's legacy, as he was a king who repented and sought the Lord after a period of significant rebellion. And his son Amon
Amon, whose name means "faithful" or "trustworthy" in Hebrew, succeeded Manasseh. His ascension to the throne marks the continuation of the Davidic line, which is central to the biblical narrative and God's covenant promises. However, Amon's reign, as recorded in subsequent verses, was marked by a return to idolatry, contrasting with his father's late repentance and illustrating the recurring theme of faithfulness versus rebellion in the history of Judah. became king in his place
This phrase signifies the transfer of authority and responsibility from one generation to the next. The Hebrew word for "became king," "מָלַךְ" (malak), implies ruling or reigning, underscoring the divine right and duty bestowed upon the king. Amon's succession serves as a reminder of the cyclical nature of leadership and the ongoing challenge of maintaining faithfulness to God amidst the temptations of power and influence. It also foreshadows the eventual need for a perfect and eternal king, fulfilled in the person of Jesus Christ. Persons / Places / Events 1. ManassehKing of Judah who initially led the nation into idolatry but later repented and sought the Lord. His reign is marked by both significant sin and sincere repentance. 2. AmonSon of Manasseh, who succeeded him as king. Unlike his father, Amon did not repent of his sins and continued in idolatry. 3. JudahThe southern kingdom of Israel, where Manasseh and Amon reigned. It was a place of both spiritual decline and revival during their reigns. 4. PalaceThe royal residence where Manasseh was buried, indicating his status and the continuation of the Davidic line. 5. Rested with his fathersA phrase indicating death and burial, often used in the Old Testament to denote the end of a king's reign and his joining of ancestors in death. Teaching Points The Power of RepentanceManasseh's life demonstrates that no one is beyond the reach of God's grace. True repentance can lead to restoration, regardless of past sins. Legacy and InfluenceThe contrasting lives of Manasseh and Amon show the impact of a leader's spiritual choices on future generations. Our actions can influence those who come after us. The Importance of Finishing WellManasseh's account reminds us that how we finish our lives is crucial. Despite a sinful start, his repentance and return to God marked a positive end to his reign. The Consequences of UnrepentanceAmon's refusal to repent led to his downfall, illustrating the dangers of hardening one's heart against God. God's Faithfulness to His PromisesDespite the unfaithfulness of Judah's kings, God remained faithful to His covenant with David, ultimately leading to the coming of Christ. Bible Study Questions 1. How does Manasseh's account of repentance encourage us in our own spiritual journeys, especially when we have strayed from God? 2. In what ways can we ensure that our legacy positively influences future generations, as seen in the contrast between Manasseh and Amon? 3. What steps can we take to "finish well" in our spiritual lives, drawing lessons from Manasseh's later years? 4. How does Amon's refusal to repent serve as a warning for us today, and what practical steps can we take to maintain a repentant heart? 5. How does the faithfulness of God to His promises, despite human failure, provide hope and assurance in our own lives? Connections to Other Scriptures 2 Kings 21Provides a parallel account of Manasseh's reign, offering additional details about his idolatry and eventual repentance. 2 Chronicles 34Describes the reign of Josiah, Amon's son, who brought significant religious reform, contrasting with Amon's unrepentant idolatry. Psalm 51David's psalm of repentance, which parallels Manasseh's later repentance and turning back to God. Romans 5:20Highlights the concept of grace abounding where sin increased, reflecting Manasseh's account of redemption. People Amon, Ben, David, Hezekiah, Israelites, Josiah, Manasseh, SolomonPlaces Assyria, Babylon, Fish Gate, Gihon, Jerusalem, Ophel, Valley of HinnomTopics Amon, Body, Buried, Bury, Fathers, Lieth, Manasseh, Manas'seh, Palace, Reign, Reigned, Rest, Rested, Slept, Stead, SucceededDictionary of Bible Themes 2 Chronicles 33:1-25 5366 king 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 33:20 NIV2 Chronicles 33:20 NLT2 Chronicles 33:20 ESV2 Chronicles 33:20 NASB2 Chronicles 33:20 KJV
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