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Manasseh, the son of Hezekiah, was the king of Judah who reigned for fifty-five years, making him the longest-reigning monarch in the history of the kingdom (2 Kings 21:1). His reign is notably marked by a significant departure from the religious reforms of his father, as he led the nation into idolatry and various abominations, provoking the anger of the Lord (2 Kings 21:2-9).

Despite his initial rebellion against God, the narrative of Manasseh provides a profound example of repentance and answered prayer. The account of his transformation is primarily found in 2 Chronicles 33:10-13. The Lord spoke to Manasseh and his people, but they paid no attention. Consequently, the Lord allowed the commanders of the army of the king of Assyria to capture Manasseh with hooks, bind him with bronze shackles, and take him to Babylon (2 Chronicles 33:11).

In his distress, Manasseh sought the favor of the Lord his God and humbled himself greatly before the God of his ancestors. He prayed to Him, and God was moved by his entreaty and heard his supplication. The Lord brought him back to Jerusalem and to his kingdom. Then Manasseh knew that the Lord is God (2 Chronicles 33:12-13).

This episode highlights several key aspects of answered prayer:

1. Repentance and Humility: Manasseh's prayer was marked by genuine repentance and humility. Despite his previous sins, his sincere turning back to God was met with divine mercy. This underscores the biblical principle that God is willing to forgive and restore those who earnestly seek Him, regardless of their past (Isaiah 55:7).

2. God's Mercy and Forgiveness: The account of Manasseh illustrates the boundless mercy of God. Even though Manasseh had led Judah into significant sin, God's willingness to forgive and restore him upon his repentance demonstrates the depth of divine grace (Psalm 103:8-12).

3. Restoration: Manasseh's restoration to his kingdom after his prayer is a testament to the power of prayer and God's ability to redeem and restore. It serves as a reminder that no situation is beyond God's power to change when approached with a contrite heart.

4. Transformation: Following his return, Manasseh took steps to undo the wrongs he had committed. He removed foreign gods and idols from the temple, restored the altar of the Lord, and commanded Judah to serve the Lord, the God of Israel (2 Chronicles 33:15-16). This transformation is a powerful example of how answered prayer can lead to a renewed life dedicated to God.

Manasseh's account is a compelling narrative of how prayer, when combined with genuine repentance, can lead to divine intervention and transformation. It serves as an enduring reminder of the power of prayer and the readiness of God to respond to those who seek Him with a sincere heart.

Torrey's Topical Textbook

2 Chronicles 33:13,19
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.
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Prayer and Trouble (Continued)
... I have received many delightful and helpful answers during the ... Just as prayer is
wide in its range, taking in ... Not till King Manasseh was bound with thorns and ...
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Encouragement.
... And viler than all,. The jailor or thief,. Manasseh or Saul: Since they were forgiven.
Why should I despair,. While CHRIST is in heaven,. And still answers prayer ...
//christianbookshelf.org/newton/olney hymns/hymn 9 encouragement.htm

Manasseh
... you know there is a God, because he answered your prayer. ... Whence came those answers
to my prayers?" Ah! ... This was one reason why Manasseh knew that the Lord he ...
//christianbookshelf.org/spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 2 1856/manasseh.htm

How the Bishop is to Treat the Innocent, the Guilty, and the ...
... I have sinned against the Lord," the Holy Spirit answers, "The Lord ... and His Son Manasseh,
are Eminent Examples of Repentance, the Prayer of Manasseh King of ...
/.../various/constitutions of the holy apostles/sec iii how the bishop is.htm

Names and External Form of the Old Testament
... This term answers to the word Pentateuch, that is, the five-fold book ... of Van Ess
from the Vatican manuscript, which omits the apocryphal Prayer of Manasseh: ...
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Books of the Hebrew Canon.
... Hallelouia; Hangaiou kai Zachariou (where Hall. answers to the first word of the
Psalm in as in as in cx. ... 7. Magnificat.8. Prayer of Manasseh [543] . ...
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Matt. xxi. 12, 13
... shall ye do, being confident in faith and prayer." [2527]. ... they were dealing craftily
with good reason He answers them nothing ... For what was worse than Manasseh? ...
/.../chrysostom/homilies on the gospel of saint matthew/homily lxvii matt xxi 12.htm

Letter Lv. To Amandus.
... in his reply gives the explanations asked for but answers the farther ... and Gad and
the half tribe of Manasseh had built ... 1626] and as in the Lord's prayer in the ...
/.../jerome/the principal works of st jerome/letter lv to amandus.htm

Ebenezer!
... transgression, iniquity, and sin of Manasseh; his faithfulness in ... Again, as there
was prayer and sacrifice, you ... thunders roll till mountain answers mountain in ...
//christianbookshelf.org/spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 9 1863/ebenezer.htm

Index i. Of Subjects
... answers the request of the mother of Zebedee's children, 346-348 ... of the Baptist's
disciples as to fasting and prayer, 662-665 ... Manasseh, priest at Samaria, i.396. ...
/.../edersheim/the life and times of jesus the messiah/index i of subjects.htm