2 Kings 20:21
New International Version
Hezekiah rested with his ancestors. And Manasseh his son succeeded him as king.

New Living Translation
Hezekiah died, and his son Manasseh became the next king.

English Standard Version
And Hezekiah slept with his fathers, and Manasseh his son reigned in his place.

Berean Standard Bible
And Hezekiah rested with his fathers, and his son Manasseh reigned in his place.

King James Bible
And Hezekiah slept with his fathers: and Manasseh his son reigned in his stead.

New King James Version
So Hezekiah rested with his fathers. Then Manasseh his son reigned in his place.

New American Standard Bible
So Hezekiah lay down with his fathers, and his son Manasseh became king in his place.

NASB 1995
So Hezekiah slept with his fathers, and Manasseh his son became king in his place.

NASB 1977
So Hezekiah slept with his fathers, and Manasseh his son became king in his place.

Legacy Standard Bible
So Hezekiah slept with his fathers, and Manasseh his son became king in his place.

Amplified Bible
Hezekiah slept with his fathers [in death], and Manasseh his son became king in his place.

Christian Standard Bible
Hezekiah rested with his ancestors, and his son Manasseh became king in his place.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Hezekiah rested with his fathers, and his son Manasseh became king in his place.

American Standard Version
And Hezekiah slept with his fathers; and Manasseh his son reigned in his stead.

Contemporary English Version
Hezekiah died, and his son Manasseh became king.

English Revised Version
And Hezekiah slept with his fathers: and Manasseh his son reigned in his stead.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Hezekiah lay down in death with his ancestors. His son Manasseh succeeded him as king.

Good News Translation
Hezekiah died, and his son Manasseh succeeded him as king.

International Standard Version
Hezekiah died, as did his ancestors, and his son Manasseh became king in his place.

Majority Standard Bible
And Hezekiah rested with his fathers, and his son Manasseh reigned in his place.

NET Bible
Hezekiah passed away and his son Manasseh replaced him as king.

New Heart English Bible
Hezekiah slept with his fathers; and Manasseh his son reigned in his place.

Webster's Bible Translation
And Hezekiah slept with his fathers: and Manasseh his son reigned in his stead.

World English Bible
Hezekiah slept with his fathers, and Manasseh his son reigned in his place.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And Hezekiah lies with his fathers, and his son Manasseh reigns in his stead.

Young's Literal Translation
And Hezekiah lieth with his fathers, and reign doth Manasseh his son in his stead.

Smith's Literal Translation
And Hezekiah will lie down with his fathers, and Manasseh his son will reign in his stead.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Ezechias slept with his fathers, and Manasses his son reigned in his stead.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And Hezekiah slept with his fathers. And Manasseh, his son, reigned in his place.

New American Bible
Hezekiah rested with his ancestors, and his son Manasseh succeeded him as king.

New Revised Standard Version
Hezekiah slept with his ancestors; and his son Manasseh succeeded him.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And Hezekiah slept with his fathers; and Manasseh his son reigned in his stead.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Hezekiah fell asleep with his parents, and Manassheh his son became king after him.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And Hezekiah slept with his fathers; and Manasseh his son reigned in his stead.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And Ezekias slept with his fathers: and Manasses his son reigned in his stead.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Manasseh Succeeds Hezekiah
20As for the rest of the acts of Hezekiah, along with all his might and how he constructed the pool and the tunnel to bring water into the city, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Judah? 21And Hezekiah rested with his fathers, and his son Manasseh reigned in his place.

Cross References
2 Chronicles 32:33
And Hezekiah rested with his fathers and was buried in the upper tombs of David’s descendants. All Judah and the people of Jerusalem paid him honor at his death. And his son Manasseh reigned in his place.

2 Kings 21:1-2
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.

2 Chronicles 33:1-2
Manasseh was twelve years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem fifty-five years. / 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.

Isaiah 38:1-8
In those days Hezekiah became mortally ill. The prophet Isaiah son of Amoz came to him and said, “This is what the LORD says: ‘Put your house in order, for you are about to die; you will not recover.’” / Then Hezekiah turned his face to the wall and prayed to the LORD, / saying, “Please, O LORD, remember how I have walked before You faithfully and with wholehearted devotion; I have done what is good in Your sight.” And Hezekiah wept bitterly. ...

Isaiah 39:1-8
At that time Merodach-baladan son of Baladan king of Babylon sent letters and a gift to Hezekiah, for he had heard about Hezekiah’s illness and recovery. / And Hezekiah welcomed the envoys gladly and showed them what was in his treasure house—the silver, the gold, the spices, and the precious oil, as well as his entire armory—all that was found in his storehouses. There was nothing in his palace or in all his dominion that Hezekiah did not show them. / Then the prophet Isaiah went to King Hezekiah and asked, “Where did those men come from, and what did they say to you?” “They came to me from a distant land,” Hezekiah replied, “from Babylon.” ...

Matthew 1:10
Hezekiah was the father of Manasseh, Manasseh the father of Amon, Amon the father of Josiah,

2 Kings 18:1-3
In the third year of the reign of Hoshea son of Elah over Israel, Hezekiah son of Ahaz became king of Judah. / He was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem twenty-nine years. His mother’s name was Abi, the daughter of Zechariah. / And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, just as his father David had done.

2 Kings 16:20
And Ahaz rested with his fathers and was buried with them in the City of David, and his son Hezekiah reigned in his place.

2 Chronicles 29:1-2
Hezekiah was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem twenty-nine years. His mother’s name was Abijah, the daughter of Zechariah. / And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, just as his father David had done.

2 Chronicles 31:20-21
So this is what Hezekiah did throughout Judah. He did what was good and upright and true before the LORD his God. / He acted with all his heart in every work that he began in the service of the house of God, and in the law and the commandments, in order to seek his God. And so he prospered.

2 Kings 23:26-27
Nevertheless, the LORD did not turn away from the fury of His burning anger, which was kindled against Judah because of all that Manasseh had done to provoke Him to anger. / For the LORD had said, “I will remove Judah from My sight, just as I removed Israel. I will reject this city Jerusalem, which I chose, and the temple of which I said, ‘My Name shall be there.’”

2 Kings 24:3-4
Surely this happened to Judah at the LORD’s command, to remove them from His presence because of the sins of Manasseh and all that he had done, / and also for the innocent blood he had shed. For he had filled Jerusalem with innocent blood, and the LORD was unwilling to forgive.

Jeremiah 15:4
I will make them a horror to all the kingdoms of the earth because of what Manasseh son of Hezekiah king of Judah did in Jerusalem.

2 Chronicles 34:1-2
Josiah was eight years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem thirty-one years. / And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD and walked in the ways of his father David; he did not turn aside to the right or to the left.

2 Chronicles 36:5-8
Jehoiakim was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem eleven years. And he did evil in the sight of the LORD his God. / Then Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came up against Jehoiakim and bound him with bronze shackles to take him to Babylon. / Nebuchadnezzar also took to Babylon some of the articles from the house of the LORD, and he put them in his temple in Babylon. ...


Treasury of Scripture

And Hezekiah slept with his fathers: and Manasseh his son reigned in his stead.

A.

2 Kings 21:18
And Manasseh slept with his fathers, and was buried in the garden of his own house, in the garden of Uzza: and Amon his son reigned in his stead.

1 Kings 2:10
So David slept with his fathers, and was buried in the city of David.

1 Kings 11:43
And Solomon slept with his fathers, and was buried in the city of David his father: and Rehoboam his son reigned in his stead.

Manasseh.

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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2 Kings 20
1. Hezekiah, having received a message of death, by prayer has his life lengthened.
8. The sun goes ten degrees backward for a sign of that promise.
12. Berodach-baladan sending to visit Hezekiah has notice of his treasures.
14. Isaiah understanding thereof, foretells the Babylonian captivity.
20. Manasseh succeeds Hezekiah.














And Hezekiah rested
The phrase "rested" is a euphemism for death, often used in the Old Testament to denote the passing of a king or patriarch. The Hebrew word used here is "שָׁכַב" (shakab), which means to lie down or to sleep. This term reflects the belief in a peaceful transition from life to death for those who are faithful to God. Hezekiah's rest signifies the end of a significant era in Judah's history, marked by his reforms and faithfulness to God. His death invites reflection on the legacy of a life lived in service to God and the hope of eternal rest for the faithful.

with his fathers
This phrase indicates burial in the family tomb, a common practice for kings of Judah. It signifies continuity and connection with one's ancestors, emphasizing the importance of family lineage and heritage in ancient Israelite culture. The phrase also implies a sense of honor and respect, as Hezekiah is laid to rest among the revered figures of his lineage. This continuity underscores the biblical theme of God's covenantal promises being passed down through generations.

and his son Manasseh
Manasseh, whose name means "causing to forget" in Hebrew, becomes a pivotal figure in Judah's history. His ascension marks a dramatic shift from his father's righteous reign to one characterized by idolatry and apostasy. The mention of Manasseh here foreshadows the challenges and spiritual decline that Judah will face under his rule. This transition serves as a reminder of the importance of godly leadership and the impact of a leader's faithfulness—or lack thereof—on a nation.

became king in his place
The phrase "in his place" indicates the succession of the throne, a common practice in monarchies. This transition of power is significant in the biblical narrative, as it highlights the divine sovereignty over the rise and fall of kings. Despite human actions, God remains in control, orchestrating history according to His divine plan. The succession also serves as a reminder of the temporal nature of earthly power and the enduring nature of God's kingdom. The change in leadership from Hezekiah to Manasseh sets the stage for the unfolding of God's redemptive purposes, even amidst human failure.

Verse 21. - And Hezekiah slept with his fathers. The writer of Chronicles adds, "And they buried him in the chiefest," or rather, in the topmost, "of the sepulchers of the sons of David" (2 Chronicles 32:33). The catacomb of David being now full, Hezekiah and his descendants (2 Kings 21:18, 26; 2 Kings 23:30) had to he buried elsewhere. The tomb of Hezekiah was either over the catacomb of David, or on the ascent which led to it. And Manasseh his son reigned in his stead. (See 2 Chronicles, 50. s.c; and Josephus, 'Ant. Jud.,' 10:3. § 1.)



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
And Hezekiah
חִזְקִיָּ֖הוּ (ḥiz·qî·yā·hū)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2396: Hezekiah -- 'Yah has strengthened', a king of Judah, also several other Israelites

rested
וַיִּשְׁכַּ֥ב (way·yiš·kaḇ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7901: To lie down

with
עִם־ (‘im-)
Preposition
Strong's 5973: With, equally with

his fathers,
אֲבֹתָ֑יו (’ă·ḇō·ṯāw)
Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 1: Father

and his son
בְנ֖וֹ (ḇə·nōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 1121: A son

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

became king
וַיִּמְלֹ֛ךְ (way·yim·lōḵ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 4427: To reign, inceptively, to ascend the throne, to induct into royalty, to take counsel

in his place.
תַּחְתָּֽיו׃ (taḥ·tāw)
Preposition | third person masculine singular
Strong's 8478: The bottom, below, in lieu of


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