Bible Verses About "Who Was Manasseh in the Bible"
Manasseh was the wickedest king of Judah, who rebuilt idolatry and shed innocent blood, yet after being taken captive to Babylon, he repented and was restored to his throne.
Manasseh was the wickedest king of Judah, who rebuilt idolatry and shed innocent blood, yet after being taken captive to Babylon, he repented and was restored to his throne.
"And he did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD, after the abominations of the heathen, whom the LORD cast out before the children of Israel. For he built up again the high places which Hezekiah his father had destroyed; and he reared up altars for Baal, and made a grove, as did Ahab king of Israel; and worshipped all the host of heaven, and served them." — 2 Kings 21:2-3 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "Who Was Manasseh in the Bible?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"And he did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD, after the abominations of the heathen, whom the LORD cast out before the children of Israel. For he built up again the high places which Hezekiah his father had destroyed; and he reared up altars for Baal, and made a grove, as did Ahab king of Israel; and worshipped all the host of heaven, and served them."
"Moreover Manasseh shed innocent blood very much, till he had filled Jerusalem from one end to another; beside his sin wherewith he made Judah to sin, in doing that which was evil in the sight of the LORD."
"And when he was in affliction, he besought the LORD his God, and humbled himself greatly before the God of his fathers, And prayed unto him: and he was intreated of him, and heard his supplication, and brought him again to Jerusalem into his kingdom. Then Manasseh knew that the LORD he was God."
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2 Kings 18:5-6 · 2 Kings 19:19 · 2 Kings 19:35
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Acts 3:19 · 2 Corinthians 7:10 · Acts 17:30
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Exodus 20:4-5 · Romans 1:25 · 1 John 5:21
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Genesis 14:18 · Hebrews 7:1-3 · Psalm 110:4
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Genesis 12:1-3 · Romans 4:3 · Hebrews 11:8
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