2 Kings 21:1
“Manasseh was twelve years old when he began to reign, and reigned fifty and five years in Jerusalem. And his mother's name was Hephzibah.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Manasseh was twelve years old when he began to reign,.... So that he was born three years after Hezekiah's recovery from…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Manasseh was twelve years old - Manasseh, therefore, was not born at the time of Hezekiah’s dangerous illness; and it is…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Manasseh was twelve years old - He was born about three years after his father's miraculous cure; he was carried captive…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Kings 21:1-9
How delightful were our meditations on the last reign! How many pleasing views had we of Sion in its glory (that is, in…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
2Ki 21:1-9. Accession of Manasseh king of Judah. His excessive idolatries (2Ch 33:1-9)
1. Manassehwas twelve years old…
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