2 Chronicles 33:12 web — When he was in distress, he begged Yahweh his God, and humbled himself greatly before the God of his fathers.

World English Bible

"When he was in distress, he begged Yahweh his God, and humbled himself greatly before the God of his fathers."

— 2 Chronicles 33:12, World English Bible

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2 Chronicles 33 — Context

9

Manasseh seduced Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem, so that they did evil more than did the nations whom Yahweh destroyed before the children of Israel.

10

Yahweh spoke to Manasseh, and to his people; but they gave no heed.

11

Therefore Yahweh brought on them the captains of the army of the king of Assyria, who took Manasseh in chains, and bound him with fetters, and carried him to Babylon.

12

When he was in distress, he begged Yahweh his God, and humbled himself greatly before the God of his fathers.

13

He prayed to him; and he was entreated by him, and heard his supplication, and brought him again to Jerusalem into his kingdom. Then Manasseh knew that Yahweh was God.

14

Now after this he built an outer wall to the city of David, on the west side of Gihon, in the valley, even to the entrance at the fish gate; and he encircled Ophel [with it], and raised it up to a very great height: and he put valiant captains in all the fortified cities of Judah.

15

He took away the foreign gods, and the idol out of the house of Yahweh, and all the altars that he had built in the mountain of the house of Yahweh, and in Jerusalem, and cast them out of the city.

2 Chronicles 33:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 33:12 say?
2 Chronicles 33:12 in the World English Bible reads: “When he was in distress, he begged Yahweh his God, and humbled himself greatly before the God of his fathers.”
Where is 2 Chronicles 33:12 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 33:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 33, verse 12.
Who wrote 2 Chronicles?
2 Chronicles is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Ezra). It was written c. 450–425 BC.
What is the book of 2 Chronicles about?
2 Chronicles narrates Solomon's reign and the kings of Judah down to the exile, with particular emphasis on the temple and faithful worship. It ends with Cyrus's decree authorizing the return — a note of hope for a people just home from Babylon.
What are the major themes of 2 Chronicles?
2 Chronicles explores themes including Temple, Worship, Faithful Kings, Reform, Return. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Chronicles 33:12.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 33:12 in?
2 Chronicles 33:12 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Chronicles 33:12?
2 Chronicles 33:12 reads (WEB): “When he was in distress, he begged Yahweh his God, and humbled himself greatly before the God of his fathers.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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