Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version And when he prayed to him, the LORD was moved by his entreaty and listened to his plea; so he brought him back to Jerusalem and to his kingdom. Then Manasseh knew that the LORD is God. New Living Translation And when he prayed, the LORD listened to him and was moved by his request. So the LORD brought Manasseh back to Jerusalem and to his kingdom. Then Manasseh finally realized that the LORD alone is God! English Standard Version He prayed to him, and God was moved by his entreaty and heard his plea and brought him again to Jerusalem into his kingdom. Then Manasseh knew that the LORD was God. Berean Standard Bible And when he prayed to Him, the LORD received his plea and heard his petition. So He brought him back to Jerusalem and to his kingdom. Then Manasseh knew that the LORD is God. Berean Literal Bible and he prayed to Him. And He received entreaty of him, and He heard his supplication and brought him back to Jerusalem into his kingdom. And Manasseh knew that YHWH, He is God. King James Bible 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. New King James Version and prayed to Him; and He received his entreaty, heard his supplication, and brought him back to Jerusalem into his kingdom. Then Manasseh knew that the LORD was God. New American Standard Bible When he prayed to Him, He was moved by him and heard his pleading, and brought him back to Jerusalem to his kingdom. Then Manasseh knew that the LORD alone is God. NASB 1995 When he prayed to Him, He was moved by his entreaty and heard his supplication, and brought him again to Jerusalem to his kingdom. Then Manasseh knew that the LORD was God. NASB 1977 When he prayed to Him, He was moved by his entreaty and heard his supplication, and brought him again to Jerusalem to his kingdom. Then Manasseh knew that the LORD was God. Legacy Standard Bible Then he prayed to Him, and He was moved by his entreaty and heard his supplication, and returned him back to Jerusalem to his kingdom. Then Manasseh knew that Yahweh was God. Amplified Bible When he prayed to Him, He was moved by his entreaty and heard his pleading, and brought him back to Jerusalem to his kingdom. Then Manasseh knew that the LORD is God. Berean Annotated Bible And when he prayed to Him, the LORD received his plea and heard his petition. So He brought him back to Jerusalem (city of peace) and to his kingdom. Then Manasseh (causing to forget) knew that the LORD {YHWH} is God {Elohim}. Christian Standard Bible He prayed to him, and the LORD was receptive to his prayer. He granted his request and brought him back to Jerusalem, to his kingdom. So Manasseh came to know that the LORD is God. Holman Christian Standard Bible He prayed to Him, so He heard his petition and granted his request, and brought him back to Jerusalem, to his kingdom. So Manasseh came to know that Yahweh is God. American Standard Version And he prayed unto him; and he was entreated of him, and heard his supplication, and brought him again to Jerusalem into his kingdom. Then Manasseh knew that Jehovah he was God. Contemporary English Version The LORD listened to Manasseh's prayer and saw how sorry he was, and so he let him go back to Jerusalem and rule as king. Manasseh knew from then on that the LORD was God. English Revised Version And he prayed unto him; and he was entreated of him, and heard his supplication, and brought him again to Jerusalem into his kingdom. Then Manasseh knew that the LORD he was God. GOD'S WORD® Translation He prayed to the LORD, and the LORD accepted his prayer and listened to his request. The LORD brought him back to his kingdom in Jerusalem. Then Manasseh knew that the LORD is God. Good News Translation God accepted Manasseh's prayer and answered it by letting him go back to Jerusalem and rule again. This convinced Manasseh that the LORD was God. International Standard Version and prayed to him. Moved by Manasseh's entreaties, the LORD heard his supplications and brought him back to his kingdom in Jerusalem. That's how Manasseh learned that the LORD is God. NET Bible When he prayed to the LORD, the LORD responded to him and answered favorably his cry for mercy. The LORD brought him back to Jerusalem to his kingdom. Then Manasseh realized that the LORD is the true God. New Heart English Bible He prayed to him; and he was entreated by him, and heard his petition, and brought him again to Jerusalem into his kingdom. Then Manasseh knew that the LORD was God. Webster's Bible Translation And prayed to him: and he was entreated by him, and heard his supplication, and brought him again to Jerusalem into his kingdom. Then Manasseh knew that the LORD he is God. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAnd when he prayed to Him, the LORD received his plea and heard his petition. So He brought him back to Jerusalem and to his kingdom. Then Manasseh knew that the LORD is God. World English Bible He prayed to him; and he was entreated by him, and heard his supplication, and brought him again to Jerusalem into his kingdom. Then Manasseh knew that Yahweh was God. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand prays to Him, and He accepts his plea, and hears his supplication, and brings him back to Jerusalem, to his kingdom, and Manasseh knows that He, YHWH, [is] God. Berean Literal Bible and he prayed to Him. And He received entreaty of him, and He heard his supplication and brought him back to Jerusalem into his kingdom. And Manasseh knew that YHWH, He is God. Young's Literal Translation and prayeth unto Him, and He is entreated of him, and heareth his supplication, and bringeth him back to Jerusalem, to his kingdom, and Manasseh knoweth that Jehovah -- He is God. Smith's Literal Translation And he will pray to him, and he will be entreated for him, and he will hear his supplication, and he will turn him back to Jerusalem to his kingdom. And Manasseh knew that Jehovah he is God. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he entreated him, and besought him earnestly: and he heard his prayer, and brought him again to Jerusalem into his kingdom, and Manasses knew that the Lord was God. Catholic Public Domain Version And he petitioned and begged him intently. And he heeded his prayer, and led him back to Jerusalem, into his kingdom. And Manasseh realized that the Lord himself was God. New American Bible and prayed to him. The LORD let himself be won over: he heard his prayer and restored him to his kingdom in Jerusalem. Then Manasseh knew that the LORD is indeed God. New Revised Standard Version He prayed to him, and God received his entreaty, heard his plea, and restored him again to Jerusalem and to his kingdom. Then Manasseh knew that the LORD indeed was God. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd he prayed before the LORD, and he heard his voice and heard his prayer, and brought him back to Jerusalem into his kingdom. Then Manasseh knew that the LORD was God. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And he prayed before LORD JEHOVAH, and he listened to his voice and he accepted his prayer, and returned him to Jerusalem, to his kingdom, and Manasheh knew that LORD JEHOVAH is God. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And he prayed unto Him; and He was entreated of him, and heard his supplication, and brought him back to Jerusalem into his kingdom. Then Manasseh knew that the LORD He was God. Brenton Septuagint Translation and he prayed to him: and he hearkened to him, and listened to his cry, and brought him back to Jerusalem to his kingdom: and Manasses knew that the Lord he is God. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Manasseh's Repentance and Restoration…12And in his distress, Manasseh sought the favor of the LORD his God and earnestly humbled himself before the God of his fathers. 13And when he prayed to Him, the LORD received his plea and heard his petition; so He brought him back to Jerusalem and to his kingdom. Then Manasseh knew that the LORD is God. 14After this, Manasseh rebuilt the outer wall of the City of David from west of Gihon in the valley to the entrance of the Fish Gate, and he brought it around the hill of Ophel and heightened it considerably. He also stationed military commanders in all the fortified cities of Judah.… Cross References And when he prayed to Him, 2 Chronicles 6:19-21 Yet regard the prayer and plea of Your servant, O LORD my God, so that You may hear the cry and the prayer that Your servant is praying before You. / May Your eyes be open toward this temple day and night, toward the place where You said You would put Your Name, so that You may hear the prayer that Your servant prays toward this place. / Hear the plea of Your servant and of Your people Israel when they pray toward this place. May You hear from heaven, Your dwelling place. May You hear and forgive. 1 Kings 8:28-30 Yet regard the prayer and plea of Your servant, O LORD my God, so that You may hear the cry and the prayer that Your servant is praying before You today. / May Your eyes be open toward this temple night and day, toward the place of which You said, ‘My Name shall be there,’ so that You may hear the prayer that Your servant prays toward this place. / Hear the plea of Your servant and of Your people Israel when they pray toward this place. May You hear from heaven, Your dwelling place. May You hear and forgive. Psalm 34:17 The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears; He delivers them from all their troubles. the LORD received his plea and heard his petition. Psalm 28:6 Blessed be the LORD, for He has heard my cry for mercy. Psalm 66:19-20 But God has surely heard; He has attended to the sound of my prayer. / Blessed be God, who has not rejected my prayer or withheld from me His loving devotion! Psalm 116:1-2 I love the LORD, for He has heard my voice—my appeal for mercy. / Because He has inclined His ear to me, I will call on Him as long as I live. So He brought him back to Jerusalem and to his kingdom. Daniel 4:36-37 At the same time my sanity was restored, my honor and splendor returned to me for the glory of my kingdom. My advisers and nobles sought me out, and I was restored to my throne, and surpassing greatness was added to me. / Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and exalt and glorify the King of heaven, for all His works are true and all His ways are just. And He is able to humble those who walk in pride. 2 Chronicles 6:36-39 When they sin against You—for there is no one who does not sin—and You become angry with them and deliver them to an enemy who takes them as captives to a land far or near, / and when they come to their senses in the land to which they were taken, and they repent and plead with You in the land of their captors, saying, ‘We have sinned and done wrong; we have acted wickedly,’ / and when they return to You with all their heart and soul in the land of the enemies who took them captive, and when they pray in the direction of the land that You gave to their fathers, the city You have chosen, and the house I have built for Your Name, … Jeremiah 29:12-14 Then you will call upon Me and come and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. / You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart. / I will be found by you, declares the LORD, and I will restore you from captivity and gather you from all the nations and places to which I have banished you, declares the LORD. I will restore you to the place from which I sent you into exile.” Then Manasseh knew that the LORD is God. 1 Kings 18:37-39 Answer me, O LORD! Answer me, so that this people will know that You, the LORD, are God, and that You have turned their hearts back again.” / Then the fire of the LORD fell and consumed the sacrifice, the wood, the stones, and the dust, and it licked up the water in the trench. / When all the people saw this, they fell facedown and said, “The LORD, He is God! The LORD, He is God!” Deuteronomy 4:35 You were shown these things so that you would know that the LORD is God; there is no other besides Him. Deuteronomy 4:39 Know therefore this day and take to heart that the LORD is God in heaven above and on the earth below; there is no other. 2 Kings 21:1-18 Manasseh was twelve years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem fifty-five years. His mother’s name was Hephzibah. / And he did evil in the sight of the LORD by following the abominations of the nations that the LORD had driven out before the Israelites. / For he rebuilt the high places that his father Hezekiah had destroyed, and he raised up altars for Baal. He made an Asherah pole, as King Ahab of Israel had done, and he worshiped and served all the host of heaven. … 2 Chronicles 7:14 and if My people who are called by My name humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, forgive their sin, and heal their land. 2 Chronicles 33:12 And in his distress, Manasseh sought the favor of the LORD his God and earnestly humbled himself before the God of his fathers. 2 Chronicles 33:19 His prayer and how God received his plea, as well as all his sin and unfaithfulness, and the sites where he built high places and set up Asherah poles and idols before he humbled himself, they are indeed written in the Records of the Seers. Treasury of Scripture And prayed to him: and he was entreated of him, and heard his supplication, and brought him again to Jerusalem into his kingdom. Then Manasseh knew that the LORD he was God. he was entreated 1 Chronicles 5:20 And they were helped against them, and the Hagarites were delivered into their hand, and all that were with them: for they cried to God in the battle, and he was intreated of them; because they put their trust in him. Ezra 8:23 So we fasted and besought our God for this: and he was intreated of us. Job 22:23,27 If thou return to the Almighty, thou shalt be built up, thou shalt put away iniquity far from thy tabernacles… brought him Ezra 7:27 Blessed be the LORD God of our fathers, which hath put such a thing as this in the king's heart, to beautify the house of the LORD which is in Jerusalem: Proverbs 16:7 When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him. Proverbs 21:1 The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD, as the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will. knew Deuteronomy 29:6 Ye have not eaten bread, neither have ye drunk wine or strong drink: that ye might know that I am the LORD your God. Psalm 9:16 The LORD is known by the judgment which he executeth: the wicked is snared in the work of his own hands. Higgaion. Selah. Psalm 46:10 Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth. Jump to Previous Entreated Entreaty Heard Heareth Intreated Jerusalem Kingdom Manasseh Manas'seh Moved Plea Prayed Prayer Prayeth Received SupplicationJump to Next Entreated Entreaty Heard Heareth Intreated Jerusalem Kingdom Manasseh Manas'seh Moved Plea Prayed Prayer Prayeth Received Supplication2 Chronicles 33 1. Manasseh's wicked reign3. 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 when he prayed to Him This phrase highlights the act of prayer as a turning point in Manasseh's life. Manasseh, known for his idolatry and evil practices, finally turns to God in humility. This reflects the biblical principle that God is always willing to listen to a repentant heart, as seen in other scriptures like 2 Chronicles 7:14, where God promises to hear from heaven if His people humble themselves and pray. the LORD received his plea and heard his petition So He brought him back to Jerusalem and to his kingdom Then Manasseh knew that the LORD is God Persons / Places / Events 1. ManassehKing of Judah who initially led the nation into idolatry and evil practices but later repented and turned back to God. 2. The LORD (Yahweh) The God of Israel, who is merciful and responsive to genuine repentance. 3. Jerusalem The capital city of Judah, where Manasseh was restored to his kingdom after his repentance. 4. Assyrian Captivity Manasseh was taken captive by the Assyrians, which led to his repentance and subsequent restoration. 5. Repentance and Restoration The central event where Manasseh's sincere prayer led to his restoration by God. Teaching Points The Power of RepentanceTrue repentance can lead to restoration, no matter how far one has strayed. God's Mercy and Forgiveness God's mercy is greater than our sins; He is willing to forgive when we genuinely seek Him. The Importance of Prayer Prayer is a powerful tool for change and restoration in our lives. Recognizing God's Sovereignty Acknowledging that "the LORD is God" is crucial in our spiritual journey and relationship with Him. Transformation through Trials Difficult circumstances can lead us to a deeper understanding and relationship with God. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Chronicles 33:13?2. How does 2 Chronicles 33:13 demonstrate God's willingness to forgive and restore? 3. What actions did Manasseh take that led to God's compassion in 2 Chronicles 33:13? 4. How can we apply Manasseh's repentance to our own lives today? 5. What other biblical examples show God's mercy after genuine repentance? 6. How does recognizing God's authority impact our daily decisions and actions? 7. How does 2 Chronicles 33:13 demonstrate God's willingness to forgive even the worst sinners? 8. What does Manasseh's repentance in 2 Chronicles 33:13 teach about the power of genuine humility? 9. How does 2 Chronicles 33:13 challenge the belief that some sins are unforgivable? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 33? 11. How do we reconcile Manasseh’s repentance in 2 Chronicles 33:13 with 2 Kings 21, which does not mention his conversion or release from captivity at all? 12. Who was King Amon of Judah? 13. When did David bring the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem? Before defeating the Philistines or after? After (2 Samuel 5 and 6) Before (I Chronicles 13 and 14) 14. Who was Manasseh in the Bible? What Does 2 Chronicles 33:13 Mean And when he prayed to Him• Manasseh had hit rock bottom—chained, exiled, and painfully aware of his rebellion (2 Chronicles 33:11-12). • Instead of despair, he chose humility, echoing the invitation of 2 Chronicles 7:14: “if My people…pray…I will hear.” • Scripture consistently shows that genuine prayer turns the tide—think of Hezekiah’s desperate cry in 2 Kings 20:2-5 or Jonah’s plea from the fish (Jonah 2:1-2). • Manasseh’s decision models Psalm 34:4: “I sought the LORD, and He answered me; He delivered me from all my fears.” the LORD received his plea and heard his petition • God’s response is immediate and personal; He “received” and “heard.” This fulfills promises like Psalm 34:17 (“The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears”) and Isaiah 55:7 (“He will abundantly pardon”). • No sin is too dark for His mercy—1 John 1:9 declares that confession leads to forgiveness and cleansing. Manasseh’s wickedness had been extreme (2 Kings 21:16), yet divine grace proves deeper still (Romans 5:20). • The wording underscores God’s character: attentive, compassionate, faithful to His covenant love (Exodus 34:6-7). So He brought him back to Jerusalem and to his kingdom • Restoration was literal—chains removed, throne restored. It mirrors Job 42:10, where God “restored his fortunes,” and Jeremiah 29:14, “I will restore you from captivity.” • The move from prison to palace showcases God’s sovereignty over nations and kings (Proverbs 21:1). He alone can reroute pagan captors and reopen palace doors. • Spiritually, it foreshadows the Father running to embrace the prodigal (Luke 15:20-24). God not only forgives; He reinstates purpose and position. Then Manasseh knew that the LORD is God • Knowledge here is experiential. After judgment and mercy, Manasseh finally echoes Mount Carmel’s cry: “The LORD, He is God!” (1 Kings 18:39). • Genuine repentance produces real change: he removes idols, repairs the altar, and commands Judah to serve the LORD (2 Chronicles 33:15-16). • This is the essence of Psalm 100:3, “Know that the LORD is God,” and 2 Corinthians 5:17, “If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation.” Transformation proves the encounter was authentic. summary Manasseh’s story in 2 Chronicles 33:13 traces a straight line from humble prayer to divine hearing, from restoration to heart-level recognition of God. It reveals a Lord who listens, forgives, and reinstates, turning the vilest sinner into a living testimony that “the LORD is God.” (13) He was intreated of him.--1Chronicles 5:20.And brought him again to Jerusalem.--The Assyrian monarch after a time saw fit to restore Manasseh to his throne as a vassal king. The case is exactly parallel to that of the Egyptian king Nik- (Necho I.), who was bound hand and foot, and sent to Nineveh; after which Assurbanipal extended his clemency to his captive, and restored him to his former state in his own country. (See Schrader, p. 371.) Then.--And. That the Lord he was God.--That Jehovah was the true God. (Comp. 1Kings 18:39, where the same Hebrew words occur twice over.) Verse 13. - And prayed unto him. The apocryphal "Prayer of Manasses" is not at all likely to be authentic. And brought him again to Jerusalem. The Targum gives many mythical tales as to how this deliverance was effected. Then Manasseh knew that. Did he not know, well know, before? So far as the mode of expression may in any degree warrant such a stretch of charity, what an idea it gives of the force with which grossest error will captivate even the taught; and with what force of a furious wind did the contaminating influence of idolatries all around sweep betimes before them - these very kings and chief men of Judah and Jerusalem! It is evident that there was always among the people a "remnant" who kept the faith. See here, e.g., the reference to the "innocent blood" shed in Jerusalem, no doubt bleed of those who would not consent to idolatry - blood of noble martyrs.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew And when he prayedוַיִּתְפַּלֵּ֣ל (way·yiṯ·pal·lêl) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hitpael - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6419: To judge, to intercede, pray to Him, אֵלָ֗יו (’ê·lāw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to the LORD received his plea וַיֵּעָ֤תֶר (way·yê·‘ā·ṯer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6279: To burn incense in worship, intercede and heard וַיִּשְׁמַ֣ע (way·yiš·ma‘) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently his petition; תְּחִנָּת֔וֹ (tə·ḥin·nā·ṯōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 8467: Favor, supplication for favor so He brought him back וַיְשִׁיבֵ֥הוּ (way·šî·ḇê·hū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular Strong's 7725: To turn back, in, to retreat, again to Jerusalem יְרוּשָׁלִַ֖ם (yə·rū·šā·lim) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3389: Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel and to his kingdom. לְמַלְכוּת֑וֹ (lə·mal·ḵū·ṯōw) Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 4438: Royalty, royal power, reign, kingdom Then Manasseh מְנַשֶּׁ֔ה (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 knew וַיֵּ֣דַע (way·yê·ḏa‘) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3045: To know that כִּ֥י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction the LORD יְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel is God. הָֽאֱלֹהִֽים׃ (hā·’ĕ·lō·hîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative Links 2 Chronicles 33:13 NIV2 Chronicles 33:13 NLT 2 Chronicles 33:13 ESV 2 Chronicles 33:13 NASB 2 Chronicles 33:13 KJV 2 Chronicles 33:13 BibleApps.com 2 Chronicles 33:13 Biblia Paralela 2 Chronicles 33:13 Chinese Bible 2 Chronicles 33:13 French Bible 2 Chronicles 33:13 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Chronicles 33:13 He prayed to him (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) |
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