King Manasseh Bible — KJV Bible Study Guide
A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on king manasseh bible, drawn entirely from the King James Version. Each lesson opens with a study question, gives the verse reference, and offers a short teaching note. Use it for personal devotions, a small group, or a Sunday school class.
The 10 lessons
Lesson 1 · 2 Kings 21:1 (KJV)
At what age did Manasseh begin to reign?
Answer: 12
Study note. 2 Kings 21:1 (KJV) — 'twelve years old when he began to reign.'
Lesson 2 · 2 Kings 21:1 (KJV)
How long did Manasseh reign?
Answer: 55 years
Study note. 2 Kings 21:1 (KJV) — 'fifty and five years in Jerusalem.'
Lesson 3 · 2 Kings 20:21 (KJV)
Whose son was Manasseh?
Answer: Hezekiah
Study note. 2 Kings 20:21 (KJV) — 'Hezekiah slept with his fathers: and Manasseh his son reigned in his stead.'
Lesson 4 · 2 Kings 21:3 (KJV)
What did Manasseh build in the house of the LORD?
Answer: Altars for Baal and a grove
Study note. 2 Kings 21:3 (KJV) — 'he reared up altars for Baal, and made a grove.'
Lesson 5 · 2 Kings 21:6 (KJV)
Which abomination did he do with his son?
Answer: Made him pass through the fire
Study note. 2 Kings 21:6 (KJV) — 'made his son pass through the fire.'
Lesson 6 · 2 Kings 21:16 (KJV)
What did Manasseh shed in Jerusalem?
Answer: Innocent blood
Study note. 2 Kings 21:16 (KJV) — 'Manasseh shed innocent blood very much.'
Lesson 7 · 2 Chronicles 33:11 (KJV)
Who carried Manasseh away in chains?
Answer: The captains of the king of Assyria
Study note. 2 Chronicles 33:11 (KJV) — 'the captains of the host of the king of Assyria.'
Lesson 8 · 2 Chronicles 33:11 (KJV)
To what city was Manasseh taken?
Answer: Babylon
Study note. 2 Chronicles 33:11 (KJV) — 'carried him to Babylon.'
Lesson 9 · 2 Chronicles 33:12 (KJV)
What did Manasseh do in his affliction?
Answer: He humbled himself greatly and prayed
Study note. 2 Chronicles 33:12 (KJV) — 'humbled himself greatly before the God of his fathers.'
Lesson 10 · 2 Kings 21:18 (KJV)
Whose son succeeded Manasseh?
Answer: Amon
Study note. 2 Kings 21:18 (KJV) — 'Amon his son reigned in his stead.'
Key verses to memorize
The passages this study returns to most often — pick one or two and commit them to memory this week.
Discussion questions
- Which lesson in this study surprised you the most, and why?
- How does king manasseh bible point us to Jesus Christ and the gospel?
- Pick one verse from the key passages above. How does it shape the way you will pray, read, or live this week?
- Who in your life could you share one of these truths with in the next seven days?