2 Chronicles 33:12

And when he was in affliction, he besought the Lord his God, and humbled himself greatly before the God of his fathers,

Cross-references

In 2 Chronicles 33:23, Amon refused to humble himself like his father Manasseh — a direct contrast showing Manasseh's unique humility.

2 Chronicles 33:19 Historical context

In 2 Chronicles 33:19, God's response to Manasseh's prayer is recorded — showing the result of his humbling and repentance.

2 Chronicles 33:18 Historical context

In 2 Chronicles 33:18, the record of Manasseh's prayer is mentioned — that prayer emerges directly from his humbling described here.

2 Chronicles 28:22 shows Ahaz growing more unfaithful in distress—contrasting Manasseh's humility.

In 2 Chronicles 28:5, Ahaz is defeated but does not humble himself — contrasting Manasseh who humbled himself in distress.

2 Chronicles 6:26 is Solomon's prayer about repentance when heaven is shut—Manasseh's humbling fulfills that prayer's scenario.

In 2 Chronicles 30:11, some from northern tribes humbled themselves to join Passover, similar to Manasseh's humbling.

2 Chronicles 12:12 shows that humbling oneself turns away God's wrath, paralleling the outcome of Manasseh's humility.

In 2 Chronicles 12:6, Rehoboam and the leaders also humbled themselves when in distress, mirroring Manasseh's response.

2 Chronicles 7:14 promises God will hear if His people humble themselves and pray—Manasseh directly embodies that condition here.

2 Chronicles 34:27 describes Josiah humbling himself and God hearing him, directly paralleling Manasseh's experience.

2 Chronicles 36:12 contrasts Zedekiah, who did not humble himself, with Manasseh's humility.

In 2 Chronicles 32:26, Hezekiah also humbled himself after pride, receiving mercy — a parallel example of royal humility.

Psalm 50:15 Parallel

In Psalm 50:15, God promises to deliver when called in trouble — Manasseh's experience of calling and being heard exemplifies this promise.

Exodus 10:3 Contrast

In Exodus 10:3, Pharaoh is commanded to humble himself but refuses — contrasting Manasseh who humbled himself greatly.

In Jeremiah 31:18-20, Ephraim's repentance after chastening mirrors Manasseh's — both humble themselves and stir God's compassion.

Hosea 5:15 Parallel

In Hosea 5:15, God says He will wait until affliction makes His people seek Him — Manasseh's humbling in affliction is the exact response described.

In Luke 15:16-18, the prodigal son humbles himself in hunger and returns to his father — a NT parallel to Manasseh's repentance in affliction.

James 4:10 Parallel

In James 4:10, believers are commanded to humble themselves — a principle exemplified by Manasseh who humbled himself and was exalted.

1 Peter 5:6 Parallel

In 1 Peter 5:6, humility under God’s hand is promised to lead to exaltation — illustrated by Manasseh's restoration after humbling himself.

In Leviticus 26:39-42, the covenant promises that confessing iniquity and humbling oneself leads to God remembering His covenant — Manasseh's affliction and repentance exactly follow this pattern.

Deuteronomy 4:30 Prophetic fulfillment

In Deuteronomy 4:30, Moses foretells that in tribulation Israel will return to God — Manasseh's humbling in affliction is a direct example of this prophecy.

Deuteronomy 4:31 Related theme

In Deuteronomy 4:31, God's merciful and covenant-keeping nature is promised — Manasseh experiences that mercy after humbling himself.

Lamentations 3:55 cries to the Lord from a low dungeon — echoing Manasseh's beseeching God while in affliction.

Leviticus 26:41 describes humbling one's uncircumcised heart as part of repentance—exactly what Manasseh does here.

James 4:6 Parallel

James 4:6 states God gives grace to the humble — directly reinforces Manasseh's humility and God's response.

Acts 8:22 Parallel

Acts 8:22 calls Simon to repent and pray for forgiveness — mirrors Manasseh's repentance in affliction.

Luke 18:13 Parallel

Luke 18:13 shows the tax collector's humble plea for mercy — same posture of humility and repentance as Manasseh's affliction.

Luke 15:18 Parallel

Luke 15:18 echoes the prodigal son's humble confession — a parallel of repentant humility before God like Manasseh's.

Matthew 5:3 Parallel

Matthew 5:3 blesses the poor in spirit — Manasseh's humble repentance embodies this beatitude.

Daniel 4:37 Parallel

Daniel 4:37 praises God who abases the proud — Manasseh experienced this abasement and humbled himself accordingly.

Daniel 4:36 Parallel

Daniel 4:36 records Nebuchadnezzar's restoration after humbling — just as Manasseh's humbling led to his restoration (2 Chr 33:13).

Ezekiel 18:21 promises life to the wicked who turn from sins — Manasseh's repentance exemplifies this principle of turning and living.

2 Kings 22:19 shows Josiah humbling himself when hearing the law—like Manasseh, a king repents, though Josiah's triggers differ.

Lamentations 3:29 depicts putting one's mouth in the dust — the same posture of deep humility that Manasseh showed when he humbled himself greatly.

Jeremiah 44:10 describes people who refused to humble themselves — a direct contrast to Manasseh's humbling here.

Jeremiah 36:7 hopes for supplication and turning from evil — Manasseh's prayer and repentance exemplify that hoped-for response.

Deuteronomy 8:2 shows God humbling Israel to test them—Manasseh's affliction by Assyria similarly humbles him.

Isaiah 57:15 declares God dwells with the contrite and humble — Manasseh's great humility aligns with the heart God revives.

Isaiah 26:16 describes pouring out prayer when God's chastening is upon them — Manasseh's response to affliction directly mirrors this.

Psalm 116:4 Parallel

Psalm 116:4 records calling on the Lord for deliverance — Manasseh's beseeching in his distress echoes this same cry.

Psalm 107:13 describes crying to the Lord in trouble and being saved — Manasseh's cry from affliction parallels this pattern.

Psalm 51:17 Parallel

Psalm 51:17 values a broken and contrite heart — Manasseh's great humility matches the sacrifice God does not despise.

Psalm 10:17 Parallel

Psalm 10:17 affirms that God hears the humble — Manasseh's heartfelt humbling in affliction found this promise fulfilled.

1 Kings 8:47 describes repentance in captivity with prayer toward the land—Manasseh, in Assyrian captivity, follows this pattern.

2 Kings 13:4 tells of Jehoahaz crying out in oppression and God hearing—parallel to Manasseh's humbling and prayer here.

Luke 18:14 Parallel

In Luke 18:14, Jesus teaches that the humble are justified — echoing the principle seen when Manasseh humbled himself and found mercy.

Deuteronomy 17:20 warns kings against pride—Manasseh's humbling corrects his earlier pride, aligning with the law's intent.

1 Peter 5:5 Parallel

In 1 Peter 5:5, Scripture calls for humility with a promise of favor — matching the pattern in Manasseh's life where humility brought God's favor.