2 Chronicles 33:21 asv — Amon was twenty and two years old when he began to reign; and he reigned two years in Jerusalem.

American Standard Version

"Amon was twenty and two years old when he began to reign; and he reigned two years in Jerusalem. "

— 2 Chronicles 33:21, American Standard Version

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2 Chronicles 33 — Context

18

Now the rest of the acts of Manasseh, and his prayer unto his God, and the words of the seers that spake to him in the name of Jehovah, the God of Israel, behold, they are written among the acts of the kings of Israel.

19

His prayer also, and how God was entreated of him, and all his sin and his trespass, and the places wherein he built high places, and set up the Asherim and the graven images, before he humbled himself, behold, they are written in the history of Hozai.

20

So Manasseh slept with his fathers, and they buried him in his own house: and Amon his son reigned in his stead.

21

Amon was twenty and two years old when he began to reign; and he reigned two years in Jerusalem.

22

And he did that which was evil in the sight of Jehovah, as did Manasseh his father; and Amon sacrificed unto all the graven images which Manasseh his father had made, and served them.

23

And he humbled not himself before Jehovah, as Manasseh his father had humbled himself; but this same Amon trespassed more and more.

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And his servants conspired against him, and put him to death in his own house.

2 Chronicles 33:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 33:21 say?
2 Chronicles 33:21 in the American Standard Version reads: “Amon was twenty and two years old when he began to reign; and he reigned two years in Jerusalem. ”
Where is 2 Chronicles 33:21 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 33:21 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 33, verse 21.
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 33:21.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 33:21 in?
2 Chronicles 33:21 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 33:21?
2 Chronicles 33:21 reads (ASV): “Amon was twenty and two years old when he began to reign; and he reigned two years in Jerusalem. ” 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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