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The Son of a Miracle
Commentators highlight that Manasseh was born after God miraculously extended his father Hezekiah's life by 15 years. This means Hezekiah's desperate prayer for life was answered with the birth of an heir who, ironically, would become one of Judah's most wicked kings.
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Kings 21:1
18th Century
Theologian
Manasseh was twelve years old - Manasseh, therefore, was not born at the time of Hezekiah’s dangerous illness; and it is probable that Hezek…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Kings 21:1
19th Century
Bishop
Manasseh. — This king was a tributary to Esarhaddon and Assurbanipal successively. (See Schrader, Keilinschr., pp. 354-35…
John Gill
On 2 Kings 21:1
17th Century
Pastor
Manasseh was twelve years old when he began to reign
So that he was born three years after Hezekiah's recovery from …
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Matthew Henry
On 2 Kings 21:1–9
17th Century
Minister
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