2 Chronicles 33:13 Meaning and Explanation
“And prayed unto him: and he was intreated of him, and heard his supplication, and brought him again to Jerusalem into his kingdom. Then Manasseh knew that the LORD he was God.”
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Read Full Chapter →God answered Manasseh's prayer and restored him to his throne, and Manasseh acknowledged the LORD's sovereignty.
The Context of 2 Chronicles 33:13
God's restoration of Manasseh after his repentance.
What Does 2 Chronicles 33:13 Mean?
Manasseh's prayer was answered with restoration—his captors released him, and he returned to Jerusalem and his kingdom. This was not a restoration because Manasseh deserved it, but because God responded to genuine repentance and humiliation. God's willingness to restore him after such grave apostasy demonstrated the depth of divine mercy and forgiveness.
The closing declaration—'Manasseh knew that the LORD he was God'—represents more than intellectual assent; it was lived knowledge born from having experienced both judgment and restoration. His captivity and return became a personal testimony to God's sovereignty and grace.
2 Chronicles 33:13 in the Original Language
intreated (עָתַר), 'answered, heeded' — literally to be softened or persuaded, emphasizing God's responsiveness to genuine repentance.
Frequently Asked Questions About 2 Chronicles 33:13
What does 2 Chronicles 33:13 mean?
God answered Manasseh's prayer and restored him to his throne, and Manasseh acknowledged the LORD's sovereignty.
What is the context of 2 Chronicles 33:13?
God's restoration of Manasseh after his repentance.