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Manasseh slept with his fathers, and was buried in the garden of his own house, in the garden of Uzza: and Amon his son reigned in his place.

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A King's Unusual Grave

Commentators note that Manasseh was not buried in the traditional royal tombs with kings like David and Solomon, but in the garden of his own house. Scholars speculate this was either because the royal tombs were full or, more likely, as a sign of dishonor for his wicked reign—a choice perhaps made by himself in humility or by the people.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On 2 Kings 21:18

18th Century

Theologian

Was buried - The catacomb of David was probably full, and the later kings, from Ahaz downward, had to find a burial place elsewhere. Ahaz wa…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 2 Kings 21:18

19th Century

Bishop

In the garden of his own house, in the garden of Uzza. —His house was apparently not the royal palace built by Solomon, but another which …

John Gill

John Gill

On 2 Kings 21:18

17th Century

Pastor

And Manasseh slept with his fathers
] Or died, after a reign of fifty five years, and a life of sixty seven:

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 2 Kings 21:10–18

17th Century

Minister

Here is the doom of Judah and Jerusalem. The words used represent the city emptied and utterly desolate. Yet it was not destroyed by this; instead,…