Manasseh of Judah
| Manasseh | |
|---|---|
| King of Judah | |
| Reign | 55 years total 697–687 BC coregency 687–643 BC sole reign |
| Predecessor | Hezekiah |
| Successor | Amon |
| Born | c. 709 BC probably Jerusalem |
| Died | c. 643 BC (aged 65 or 66) probably Jerusalem |
| Spouse | Meshullemeth |
| Issue | Amon |
| House | House of David |
| Father | Hezekiah |
| Mother | Hephzibah |
Manasseh (/məˈnæsə/; Hebrew: מְנַשֶּׁה Mənaššé; Akkadian: 𒈨𒈾𒋛𒄿 Menasî [me-na-si-i]; Ancient Greek: Μανασσῆς Manasses; Latin: Manasses) was the fourteenth king of the Kingdom of Judah. He was the oldest of the sons of Hezekiah and Hephzibah (2 Kings 21:1). He became king at the age of 12 and reigned for 55 years (2 Kings 21:1; 2 Chronicles 33:1).