2 Chronicles 33:20 cpdv — Then Manasseh slept with his fathers, and they buried him in his own house. And his son, Amon, reigned in his place.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Then Manasseh slept with his fathers, and they buried him in his own house. And his son, Amon, reigned in his place. "

— 2 Chronicles 33:20, Catholic Public Domain Version

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2 Chronicles 33 — Context

17

Yet still the people were immolating on the high places, to the Lord their God.

18

But the rest of the deeds of Manasseh, and his prayer to his God, and also the words of the seers who were speaking to him in the name of the Lord, the God of Israel, are contained in the words of the kings of Israel.

19

Also, his prayer and its heeding, and all his sins and contempt, and the sites on which he built high places and made sacred groves and statues, before he repented, have been written in the words of Hozai.

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Then Manasseh slept with his fathers, and they buried him in his own house. And his son, Amon, reigned in his place.

21

Amon was twenty-two years old when he had begun to reign, and he reigned for two years in Jerusalem.

22

And he did evil in the sight of the Lord, just as his father Manasseh had done. And he immolated to all the idols that Manasseh had fabricated, and he served them.

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But he did not turn his face to the Lord, as his father Manasseh had turned himself. And he sinned much more grievously.

2 Chronicles 33:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 33:20 say?
2 Chronicles 33:20 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Then Manasseh slept with his fathers, and they buried him in his own house. And his son, Amon, reigned in his place. ”
Where is 2 Chronicles 33:20 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 33:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 33, verse 20.
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 33:20.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 33:20 in?
2 Chronicles 33:20 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 33:20?
2 Chronicles 33:20 reads (CPDV): “Then Manasseh slept with his fathers, and they buried him in his own house. And his son, Amon, reigned in his place. ” 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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