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A Recorded Repentance
Commentators note that this verse points to a specific historical source, “the history of Hozai” or “the sayings of the seers,” for the details of Manasseh's repentance. This isn't just a legend; the Chronicler is referencing a written account, emphasizing the historical reality of this dramatic turnaround and God's response to Manasseh's prayer.
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Chronicles 33:19
18th Century
Theologian
The seers - Most modern scholars adopt the translation given in the margin of the Authorized Version, making Hosai (or rather, Chozai) a pro…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Chronicles 33:19
19th Century
Bishop
His prayer also ... of him. — And his prayer, and the hearing him. Literally, and t…
Charles Spurgeon
On 2 Chronicles 33:18–19
19th Century
Preacher
Now the rest of the acts of Manasseh, and his prayer unto his God, and the words of the seers that spake to him in the name of the LORD God of …
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John Gill
On 2 Chronicles 33:19
17th Century
Pastor
His prayer also
Was not only recorded in the above annals, but in the writings of another person after mentioned:
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…