Manasseh was twelve years old when he began to reign, and reigned fifty and five years in Jerusalem. And his mother’s name was Hephzibah.
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Interpretation
Young persons generally desire to become their own masters, and to have early possession of riches and power. But this, for the most part, ruins their future comfort, and causes mischief to others.
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This thought runs through 2 Kings 21:1-5.
Glossary
- Hephzibah Person
- My delight is in her. (1. ) The wife of Hezekiah and mother of king Manasseh ( 2 Kings 21:1 ). (2. ) A symbolical name of Zion, as representing the Lord’s favour toward her ( Isa. 62:4 ).
- Jerusalem Place
- Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Jerusalem.