2 Chronicles 33:10
New International Version
The LORD spoke to Manasseh and his people, but they paid no attention.

New Living Translation
The LORD spoke to Manasseh and his people, but they ignored all his warnings.

English Standard Version
The LORD spoke to Manasseh and to his people, but they paid no attention.

Berean Standard Bible
And the LORD spoke to Manasseh and his people, but they did not listen.

King James Bible
And the LORD spake to Manasseh, and to his people: but they would not hearken.

New King James Version
And the LORD spoke to Manasseh and his people, but they would not listen.

New American Standard Bible
So the LORD spoke to Manasseh and his people, but they paid no attention.

NASB 1995
The LORD spoke to Manasseh and his people, but they paid no attention.

NASB 1977
And the LORD spoke to Manasseh and his people, but they paid no attention.

Legacy Standard Bible
Then Yahweh spoke to Manasseh and his people, but they paid no attention.

Amplified Bible
Now the LORD spoke to Manasseh and to his people, but they paid no attention.

Christian Standard Bible
The LORD spoke to Manasseh and his people, but they didn’t listen.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The LORD spoke to Manasseh and his people, but they didn’t listen.

American Standard Version
And Jehovah spake to Manasseh, and to his people; but they gave no heed.

Contemporary English Version
The LORD tried to warn Manasseh and the people about their sins, but they ignored the warning.

English Revised Version
And the LORD spake to Manasseh, and to his people: but they gave no heed.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
When the LORD spoke to Manasseh and his people, they wouldn't even pay attention.

Good News Translation
Although the LORD warned Manasseh and his people, they refused to listen.

International Standard Version
The LORD kept on speaking to Manasseh and to his people, but they paid no attention to him,

Majority Standard Bible
And the LORD spoke to Manasseh and his people, but they did not listen.

NET Bible
The LORD confronted Manasseh and his people, but they paid no attention.

New Heart English Bible
The LORD spoke to Manasseh, and to his people; but they gave no heed.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the LORD spoke to Manasseh, and to his people: but they would not hearken.

World English Bible
Yahweh spoke to Manasseh and to his people, but they didn’t listen.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And YHWH speaks to Manasseh and to his people, and they have not attended,

Young's Literal Translation
And Jehovah speaketh unto Manasseh and unto his people, and they have not attended,

Smith's Literal Translation
And Jehovah will speak to Manasseh, and to his people, and they attended not.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the Lord spoke to him, and to his people, and they would not hearken.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And the Lord spoke to him and to his people, but they were not willing to pay attention.

New American Bible
The LORD spoke to Manasseh and his people, but they paid no attention.

New Revised Standard Version
The LORD spoke to Manasseh and to his people, but they gave no heed.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the LORD spoke to Manasseh and to his people; but they would not hearken.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And LORD JEHOVAH spoke with Manasheh and with his people and they did not receive it.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And the LORD spoke to Manasseh, and to his people; but they gave no heed.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the Lord spoke to Manasses, and to his people: but they hearkened not.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Manasseh's Repentance and Restoration
10And the LORD spoke to Manasseh and his people, but they did not listen. 11So the LORD brought against them the military commanders of the king of Assyria, who captured Manasseh, put a hook in his nose, bound him with bronze shackles, and took him to Babylon.…

Cross References
2 Kings 21:10-15
And the LORD spoke through His servants the prophets, saying, / “Since Manasseh king of Judah has committed all these abominations, acting more wickedly than the Amorites who preceded him, and with his idols has caused Judah to sin, / this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘Behold, I am bringing such calamity upon Jerusalem and Judah that the news will reverberate in the ears of all who hear it. ...

Jeremiah 25:4-7
And the LORD has sent all His servants the prophets to you again and again, but you have not listened or inclined your ear to hear. / The prophets told you, ‘Turn now, each of you, from your evil ways and deeds, and you can dwell in the land that the LORD has given to you and your fathers forever and ever. / Do not follow other gods to serve and worship them, and do not provoke Me to anger with the works of your hands. Then I will do you no harm.’ ...

Isaiah 65:12
I will destine you for the sword, and you will all kneel down to be slaughtered, because I called and you did not answer, I spoke and you did not listen; you did evil in My sight and chose that in which I did not delight.”

Jeremiah 7:13
And now, because you have done all these things, declares the LORD, and because I have spoken to you again and again but you would not listen, and I have called to you but you would not answer,

Jeremiah 35:15
Again and again I have sent you all My servants the prophets, proclaiming: ‘Turn now, each of you, from your wicked ways, and correct your actions. Do not go after other gods to serve them. Live in the land that I have given to you and your fathers.’ But you have not inclined your ear or listened to Me.

Isaiah 30:9-11
These are rebellious people, deceitful children, children unwilling to obey the LORD’s instruction. / They say to the seers, “Stop seeing visions!” and to the prophets, “Do not prophesy to us the truth! Speak to us pleasant words; prophesy illusions. / Get out of the way; turn off the road. Rid us of the Holy One of Israel!”

Jeremiah 26:5
and if you do not listen to the words of My servants the prophets, whom I have sent you again and again even though you did not listen,

Jeremiah 29:19
I will do this because they have not listened to My words, declares the LORD, which I sent to them again and again through My servants the prophets. And neither have you exiles listened, declares the LORD.”

Jeremiah 44:4-5
Yet I sent you all My servants the prophets again and again, saying: ‘Do not do this detestable thing that I hate.’ / But they did not listen or incline their ears; they did not turn from their wickedness or stop burning incense to other gods.

Nehemiah 9:29-30
You admonished them to turn back to Your law, but they were arrogant and disobeyed Your commandments. They sinned against Your ordinances, by which a man will live if he practices them. They turned a stubborn shoulder; they stiffened their necks and would not obey. / You were patient with them for many years, and Your Spirit admonished them through Your prophets. Yet they would not listen, so You gave them into the hands of the neighboring peoples.

Ezekiel 3:7
But the house of Israel will be unwilling to listen to you, since they are unwilling to listen to Me. For the whole house of Israel is hard-headed and hard-hearted.

Zechariah 7:11-12
But they refused to pay attention and turned a stubborn shoulder; they stopped up their ears from hearing. / They made their hearts like flint and would not listen to the law or to the words that the LORD of Hosts had sent by His Spirit through the earlier prophets. Therefore great anger came from the LORD of Hosts.

Matthew 23:37
O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets and stones those sent to her, how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were unwilling!

Acts 7:51-52
You stiff-necked people with uncircumcised hearts and ears! You always resist the Holy Spirit, just as your fathers did. / Which of the prophets did your fathers fail to persecute? They even killed those who foretold the coming of the Righteous One. And now you are His betrayers and murderers—

Romans 10:21
But as for Israel he says: “All day long I have held out My hands to a disobedient and obstinate people.”


Treasury of Scripture

And the LORD spoke to Manasseh, and to his people: but they would not listen.

2 Chronicles 36:15,16
And the LORD God of their fathers sent to them by his messengers, rising up betimes, and sending; because he had compassion on his people, and on his dwelling place: …

Nehemiah 9:29,30
And testifiedst against them, that thou mightest bring them again unto thy law: yet they dealt proudly, and hearkened not unto thy commandments, but sinned against thy judgments, (which if a man do, he shall live in them;) and withdrew the shoulder, and hardened their neck, and would not hear…

Jeremiah 25:4-7
And the LORD hath sent unto you all his servants the prophets, rising early and sending them; but ye have not hearkened, nor inclined your ear to hear…

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2 Chronicles 33
1. Manasseh's wicked reign
3. He sets up idolatry, and will not be admonished
11. He is carried into Babylon
12. Upon his prayer to God he is released and puts down idolatry
18. His acts
20. He dying, Amon succeeds him
21. who is slain by his servants
25. The murderers being slain, Josiah succeeds him














And the LORD spoke to Manasseh and his people
This phrase indicates divine communication, emphasizing God's direct involvement with His people. Manasseh was the king of Judah, known for his idolatry and evil practices, which included rebuilding high places, erecting altars to Baal, and even sacrificing his own son. The LORD's speaking suggests prophetic intervention, likely through prophets like Isaiah, who were active during this period. This reflects God's patience and desire for repentance, consistent with His character throughout the Old Testament. The phrase also highlights the covenant relationship between God and Israel, where God continually reaches out to guide and correct His people.

but they did not listen
This phrase underscores the persistent disobedience and hard-heartedness of Manasseh and the people of Judah. Despite God's warnings, they continued in their sinful ways. This reflects a recurring theme in the history of Israel, where the people often turned away from God despite His repeated calls to repentance. The refusal to listen is a significant factor leading to Judah's eventual downfall and exile, as prophesied in earlier scriptures. This disobedience contrasts with the ideal response to God's word, which is obedience and faithfulness, as seen in the lives of faithful leaders like King David. The phrase serves as a warning about the consequences of ignoring God's voice, a theme echoed in the New Testament, where Jesus calls for ears to hear and hearts to understand.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Manasseh
King of Judah, known for his idolatry and leading the nation into sin. His reign is marked by a significant departure from the worship of Yahweh.

2. The LORD (Yahweh)
The covenant God of Israel, who communicates His will and warnings to His people through prophets and direct revelation.

3. The People of Judah
The inhabitants of the southern kingdom of Judah, who followed Manasseh in his idolatrous practices.

4. Prophetic Warnings
Although not explicitly mentioned in this verse, the context implies that God sent prophets to warn Manasseh and the people, as was customary in the Old Testament.

5. Jerusalem
The capital city of Judah, where the temple of the LORD was located, and where much of Manasseh's idolatry took place.
Teaching Points
The Danger of Ignoring God's Voice
Ignoring God's warnings leads to spiritual and often physical consequences. Manasseh's refusal to listen resulted in severe judgment for Judah.

The Role of Leadership in Spiritual Health
Leaders have a profound impact on the spiritual direction of their people. Manasseh's idolatry led Judah astray, highlighting the responsibility of leaders to guide others toward God.

God's Persistent Call to Repentance
Despite persistent rebellion, God continues to call His people to repentance. His patience is evident, but it should not be taken for granted.

The Importance of Heeding Prophetic Warnings
Throughout Scripture, God uses prophets to communicate His will. Listening to and obeying these messages is crucial for spiritual well-being.

The Consequences of Collective Disobedience
The people of Judah followed their king into sin, demonstrating how collective disobedience can lead to national consequences.(10) And the Lord spake to Manasseh.--"By the hand of his servants the prophets." See

2Kings 21:10-15, where the substance of the prophetic message is given; and it is added (2Chronicles 33:16) that Manasseh also shed very much innocent blood, "till he had filled Jerusalem from one end to the other." The reaction against the reforms of Hezekiah ended in a bloody struggle, in which the party of reform was fiercely suppressed.

Verse 10. - (See parallel, vers. 11-15.)

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
And the LORD
יְהוָ֛ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

spoke
וַיְדַבֵּ֧ר (way·ḏab·bêr)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue

to
אֶל־ (’el-)
Preposition
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

Manasseh
מְנַשֶּׁ֥ה (mə·naš·šeh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4519: Manasseh -- 'causing to forget', a son of Joseph, also a king of Judah, also two Israelites

and his people,
עַמּ֖וֹ (‘am·mōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock

but they did not
וְלֹ֥א (wə·lō)
Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

listen.
הִקְשִֽׁיבוּ׃ (hiq·šî·ḇū)
Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 7181: To prick up the ears, hearken


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