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Now after this he built an outer wall to the city of David, on the west side of Gihon, in the valley, even to the entrance at the fish gate; and he compassed Ophel about [with it], and raised it up to a very great height: and he put valiant captains in all the fortified cities of Judah.

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Evidence of a Changed Heart

Commentators view Manasseh's extensive building projects and military preparations as the tangible fruit of his repentance. The verse begins with "Now after this," linking his return to God with his immediate actions to protect his people and fortify Jerusalem. His renewed faith resulted in responsible, practical leadership.

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2 Chronicles

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On 2 Chronicles 33:14

18th Century

Theologian

Rather, he built the outer wall of the city of David on the west of Gihon-in-the-valley. The wall intended seems to have been the one towa…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 2 Chronicles 33:11–17

19th Century

Bishop

MANASSEH’S CAPTIVITY AND REPENTANCE—HIS RESTORATION AND REFORMS (2 Chronicles 33:11–17).

This section is peculia…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On 2 Chronicles 33:14–17

19th Century

Preacher

Now after this he built a wall without the city of David, on the west side of Gihon, in the valley, even to the entering in at the fish gate, a…

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John Gill

John Gill

On 2 Chronicles 33:14

17th Century

Pastor

Now after this he built a wall without the city of David
Which perhaps had been broken down by the Assyrian army, wh…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 2 Chronicles 33:1–20

17th Century

Minister

We have seen Manasseh's wickedness; here we have his repentance, and it is a memorable instance of the riches of God's pardoning mercy and the powe…