2 Chronicles 33:1

Manasseh was twelve years old when he began to reign, and he reigned fifty and five years in Jerusalem:

Cross-references

2 Chronicles 33:21 introduces Amon, Manasseh's son, who also did evil—showing the legacy of sin.

2 Chronicles 33:22 explicitly states Amon followed Manasseh's evil example, serving the same idols.

2 Chronicles 33:23 contrasts Amon's lack of humility with Manasseh's later repentance.

2 Chronicles 32:33 Historical context

2 Chronicles 32:33 records Manasseh succeeding Hezekiah, providing the immediate context for his reign beginning here.

2 Chronicles 34:1 Historical context

2 Chronicles 34:1 introduces Josiah's reign, the next significant king after Manasseh, showing chronological progression.

2 Kings 21:1 gives the identical opening of Manasseh's reign in the parallel Kings account, confirming his age and reign length.

2 Kings 21:17 is the parallel account of Manasseh's reign, summarizing his deeds and sins.

1 Chronicles 3:13 Historical context

1 Chronicles 3:13 places Manasseh in the Davidic genealogy as Hezekiah's son, confirming his royal lineage.

Matthew 1:10 Historical context

Matthew 1:10 includes Manasseh in Jesus' genealogy, connecting this king to the messianic line.