2 Chronicles 33:12
2 Chronicles 33:12 in Multiple Translations
And in his distress, Manasseh sought the favor of the LORD his God and earnestly humbled himself before the God of his fathers.
And when he was in affliction, he besought the LORD his God, and humbled himself greatly before the God of his fathers,
And when he was in distress, he besought Jehovah his God, and humbled himself greatly before the God of his fathers.
And crying out to the Lord his God in his trouble, he made himself low before the God of his fathers,
In his misery, he asked the Lord God for help, repenting for his arrogance before the God of his forefathers.
And when he was in tribulation, he prayed to the Lord his God, and humbled him selfe greatly before the God of his fathers,
And when he is in distress he hath appeased the face of Jehovah his God, and is humbled exceedingly before the God of his fathers,
When he was in distress, he begged the LORD his God, and humbled himself greatly before the God of his fathers.
And when he was in affliction, he besought the LORD his God, and humbled himself greatly before the God of his fathers,
And after that he was in distress he prayed to the Lord his God: and did penance exceedingly before the God of his fathers.
There, while he was suffering, he humbled himself greatly in the presence of Yahweh, the God whom his ancestors worshiped, and pleaded with Yahweh to help him.
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2 Chronicles 33:12 Interlinear (Deep Study)
BIB
HEB
וּ/כְ/הָצֵ֣ר
ל֔/וֹ
חִלָּ֕ה
אֶת
פְּנֵ֖י
יְהוָ֣ה
אֱלֹהָ֑י/ו
וַ/יִּכָּנַ֣ע
מְאֹ֔ד
מִ/לִּ/פְנֵ֖י
אֱלֹהֵ֥י
אֲבֹתָֽי/ו
וּ/כְ/הָצֵ֣ר
tsârar
H6887
to confine
Conj | Prep | V-Hiphil-Inf-a
ל֔/וֹ
Prep | Suff
חִלָּ֕ה
châlâh
H2470
be weak
V-Piel-Perf-3ms
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
פְּנֵ֖י
pânîym
H6440
face
N-cp
יְהוָ֣ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
אֱלֹהָ֑י/ו
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
God
N-mp | Suff
וַ/יִּכָּנַ֣ע
kânaʻ
H3665
be humble
Conj | V-Niphal-ConsecImperf-3ms
מְאֹ֔ד
mᵉʼôd
H3966
much
Adv
מִ/לִּ/פְנֵ֖י
pânîym
H6440
face
Prep | Prep | N-cp
אֱלֹהֵ֥י
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
God
N-mp
אֲבֹתָֽי/ו
ʼâb
H1
father
N-mp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Chronicles 33:12
וּ/כְ/הָצֵ֣ר
tsârar
H6887
"to confine"
Conj | Prep | V-Hiphil-Inf-a
To rival means to oppose or afflict someone. In the Bible, this word is used to describe the struggles of the Israelites, such as when they were oppressed by their enemies or faced internal conflicts and afflictions.
Definition: to confine, besiege Another spelling of tsur (צוּר "to confine" H6696A)
Usage: Occurs in 52 OT verses. KJV: adversary, (be in) afflict(-ion), beseige, bind (up), (be in, bring) distress, enemy, narrower, oppress, pangs, shut up, be in a strait (trouble), vex. See also: Exodus 12:34; Psalms 8:3; Psalms 6:8.
ל֔/וֹ
""
Prep | Suff
חִלָּ֕ה
châlâh
H2470
"be weak"
V-Piel-Perf-3ms
To beg or entreat means to ask or pray for something, often with a sense of weakness or sickness, like when someone is grieving or in pain.
Definition: : weak/disabled 1) to be or become weak, be or become sick, be or become diseased, be or become grieved, be or become sorry 1a) (Qal) to be weak, be sick 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to be or become weak, feel weak 1b2) to become sick, become ill 1c) (Niphal) 1c1) to make oneself sick 1c2) to be made sick 1c3) to be tired 1d) (Pual) to be made weak, become weak 1e) (Hithpael) to make oneself sick 1f) (Hiphil) 1f1) to make sore 1f2) to make sick 1f3) to show signs of sickness, become sick 1f4) to grieve 1g) (Hophal) 1g1) to be made sick 1g2) to be wounded
Usage: Occurs in 73 OT verses. KJV: beseech, (be) diseased, (put to) grief, be grieved, (be) grievous, infirmity, intreat, lay to, put to pain, [idiom] pray, make prayer, be (fall, make) sick, sore, be sorry, make suit ([idiom] supplication), woman in travail, be (become) weak, be wounded. See also: Genesis 48:1; Psalms 119:58; Psalms 35:13.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
פְּנֵ֖י
pânîym
H6440
"face"
N-cp
This word means face or presence, like being in front of someone or something. It's used in many contexts, like in Genesis, Exodus, and Psalms, to describe interactions and relationships.
Definition: : face 1) face 1a) face, faces 1b) presence, person 1c) face (of seraphim or cherubim) 1d) face (of animals) 1e) face, surface (of ground) 1f) as adv of loc/temp 1f1) before and behind, toward, in front of, forward, formerly, from beforetime, before 1g) with prep 1g1) in front of, before, to the front of, in the presence of, in the face of, at the face or front of, from the presence of, from before, from before the face of
Usage: Occurs in 1891 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] accept, a-(be-) fore(-time), against, anger, [idiom] as (long as), at, [phrase] battle, [phrase] because (of), [phrase] beseech, countenance, edge, [phrase] employ, endure, [phrase] enquire, face, favour, fear of, for, forefront(-part), form(-er time, -ward), from, front, heaviness, [idiom] him(-self), [phrase] honourable, [phrase] impudent, [phrase] in, it, look(-eth) (-s), [idiom] me, [phrase] meet, [idiom] more than, mouth, of, off, (of) old (time), [idiom] on, open, [phrase] out of, over against, the partial, person, [phrase] please, presence, propect, was purposed, by reason of, [phrase] regard, right forth, [phrase] serve, [idiom] shewbread, sight, state, straight, [phrase] street, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them(-selves), through ([phrase] -out), till, time(-s) past, (un-) to(-ward), [phrase] upon, upside ([phrase] down), with(-in, [phrase] -stand), [idiom] ye, [idiom] you. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 43:31; Exodus 30:16.
יְהוָ֣ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
אֱלֹהָ֑י/ו
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
"God"
N-mp | Suff
The Hebrew word for God, elohim, refers to the one supreme God, and is sometimes used to show respect to judges or magistrates. It is also used to describe angels or mighty beings. This word is closely related to the name of the Lord, Yahweh, and is often translated as God or gods in the Bible.
Definition: This name means "gods" (plural intensive-singular meaning), "God" Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 2246 OT verses. KJV: angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 22:12; Exodus 3:11.
וַ/יִּכָּנַ֣ע
kânaʻ
H3665
"be humble"
Conj | V-Niphal-ConsecImperf-3ms
To be humble means to bend your knee and submit to someone or something, like God. In the Bible, it's about being lowly and under God's authority. It appears in books like Proverbs and Isaiah.
Definition: 1) to be humble, be humbled, be subdued, be brought down, be low, be under, be brought into subjection 1a) (Niphal) 1a1) to humble oneself 1a2) to be humbled, be subdued 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to humble 1b2) to subdue
Usage: Occurs in 32 OT verses. KJV: bring down (low), into subjection, under, humble (self), subdue. See also: Leviticus 26:41; 2 Chronicles 12:12; Psalms 81:15.
מְאֹ֔ד
mᵉʼôd
H3966
"much"
Adv
Meod means 'much' or 'very' and is used to emphasize something. It can mean 'exceedingly' or 'greatly' and is often used to show strong feelings or actions.
Definition: adv 1) exceedingly, much subst 2) might, force, abundance n m 3) muchness, force, abundance, exceedingly 3a) force, might 3b) exceedingly, greatly, very (idioms showing magnitude or degree) 3b1) exceedingly 3b2) up to abundance, to a great degree, exceedingly 3b3) with muchness, muchness
Usage: Occurs in 278 OT verses. KJV: diligently, especially, exceeding(-ly), far, fast, good, great(-ly), [idiom] louder and louder, might(-ily, -y), (so) much, quickly, (so) sore, utterly, very ([phrase] much, sore), well. See also: Genesis 1:31; 1 Samuel 11:6; Psalms 6:4.
מִ/לִּ/פְנֵ֖י
pânîym
H6440
"face"
Prep | Prep | N-cp
This word means face or presence, like being in front of someone or something. It's used in many contexts, like in Genesis, Exodus, and Psalms, to describe interactions and relationships.
Definition: : face 1) face 1a) face, faces 1b) presence, person 1c) face (of seraphim or cherubim) 1d) face (of animals) 1e) face, surface (of ground) 1f) as adv of loc/temp 1f1) before and behind, toward, in front of, forward, formerly, from beforetime, before 1g) with prep 1g1) in front of, before, to the front of, in the presence of, in the face of, at the face or front of, from the presence of, from before, from before the face of
Usage: Occurs in 1891 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] accept, a-(be-) fore(-time), against, anger, [idiom] as (long as), at, [phrase] battle, [phrase] because (of), [phrase] beseech, countenance, edge, [phrase] employ, endure, [phrase] enquire, face, favour, fear of, for, forefront(-part), form(-er time, -ward), from, front, heaviness, [idiom] him(-self), [phrase] honourable, [phrase] impudent, [phrase] in, it, look(-eth) (-s), [idiom] me, [phrase] meet, [idiom] more than, mouth, of, off, (of) old (time), [idiom] on, open, [phrase] out of, over against, the partial, person, [phrase] please, presence, propect, was purposed, by reason of, [phrase] regard, right forth, [phrase] serve, [idiom] shewbread, sight, state, straight, [phrase] street, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them(-selves), through ([phrase] -out), till, time(-s) past, (un-) to(-ward), [phrase] upon, upside ([phrase] down), with(-in, [phrase] -stand), [idiom] ye, [idiom] you. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 43:31; Exodus 30:16.
אֱלֹהֵ֥י
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
"God"
N-mp
The Hebrew word for God, elohim, refers to the one supreme God, and is sometimes used to show respect to judges or magistrates. It is also used to describe angels or mighty beings. This word is closely related to the name of the Lord, Yahweh, and is often translated as God or gods in the Bible.
Definition: This name means "gods" (plural intensive-singular meaning), "God" Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 2246 OT verses. KJV: angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 22:12; Exodus 3:11.
אֲבֹתָֽי/ו
ʼâb
H1
"father"
N-mp | Suff
In Hebrew, this word means father, whether literal or figurative. It is used to describe God as the father of his people, as well as human fathers like Abraham. The word is about a paternal relationship or authority.
Definition: 1) father of an individual 2) of God as father of his people 3) head or founder of a household, group, family, or clan 4) ancestor 4a) grandfather, forefathers - of person 4b) of people 5) originator or patron of a class, profession, or art 6) of producer, generator (fig.) 7) of benevolence and protection (fig.) 8) term of respect and honour 9) ruler or chief (spec.) Also means: av (אַב "father" H0002)
Usage: Occurs in 1060 OT verses. KJV: chief, (fore-) father(-less), [idiom] patrimony, principal. Compare names in 'Abi-'. See also: Genesis 2:24; Genesis 42:37; Leviticus 19:3.
Study Notes — 2 Chronicles 33:12
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- 2 Chronicles 33:12 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 33:12
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 33:12
- Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 33:12
- Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 33:12
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 33:12
- Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 33:12
- Sermons on 2 Chronicles 33:12
Context — Manasseh’s Repentance and Restoration
10And the LORD spoke to Manasseh and his people, but they did not listen.
11So the LORD brought against them the military commanders of the king of Assyria, who captured Manasseh, put a hook in his nose, bound him with bronze shackles, and took him to Babylon.
12And in his distress, Manasseh sought the favor of the LORD his God and earnestly humbled himself before the God of his fathers.
13And when he prayed to Him, the LORD received his plea and heard his petition. So He brought him back to Jerusalem and to his kingdom. Then Manasseh knew that the LORD is God. 14After this, Manasseh rebuilt the outer wall of the City of David from west of Gihon in the valley to the entrance of the Fish Gate, and he brought it around the hill of Ophel and heightened it considerably. He also stationed military commanders in all the fortified cities of Judah.Cross References
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| 1 | Exodus 10:3 | So Moses and Aaron went to Pharaoh and told him, “This is what the LORD, the God of the Hebrews, says: ‘How long will you refuse to humble yourself before Me? Let My people go, so that they may worship Me. |
| 2 | Psalms 50:15 | Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor Me.” |
| 3 | 2 Chronicles 32:26 | Then Hezekiah humbled the pride of his heart—he and the people of Jerusalem—so that the wrath of the LORD did not come upon them during the days of Hezekiah. |
| 4 | Luke 18:14–15 | I tell you, this man, rather than the Pharisee, went home justified. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted.” Now people were even bringing their babies to Jesus for Him to place His hands on them. And when the disciples saw this, they rebuked those who brought them. |
| 5 | James 4:10 | Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will exalt you. |
| 6 | Hosea 5:15 | Then I will return to My place until they admit their guilt and seek My face; in their affliction they will earnestly seek Me.” |
| 7 | Acts 9:11 | “Get up!” the Lord told him. “Go to the house of Judas on Straight Street and ask for a man from Tarsus named Saul, for he is praying. |
| 8 | Deuteronomy 4:30–31 | When you are in distress and all these things have happened to you, then in later days you will return to the LORD your God and listen to His voice. For the LORD your God is a merciful God; He will not abandon you or destroy you or forget the covenant with your fathers, which He swore to them by oath. |
| 9 | 1 Peter 5:5–6 | Young men, in the same way, submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, so that in due time He may exalt you. |
| 10 | Leviticus 26:39–42 | Those of you who survive in the lands of your enemies will waste away in their iniquity and will decay in the sins of their fathers. But if they will confess their iniquity and that of their fathers in the unfaithfulness that they practiced against Me, by which they have also walked in hostility toward Me— and I acted with hostility toward them and brought them into the land of their enemies—and if their uncircumcised hearts will be humbled and they will make amends for their iniquity, then I will remember My covenant with Jacob and My covenant with Isaac and My covenant with Abraham, and I will remember the land. |
2 Chronicles 33:12 Summary
[This verse shows us that even in the darkest of times, we can turn to God and seek His help and forgiveness. When Manasseh was in distress, he humbled himself before God and sought His favor, and God heard his prayer and restored him to his kingdom. This teaches us that God is always willing to listen to our prayers and to help us, if we come to Him with a humble and repentant heart, as we see in Psalm 51:17. By trusting in God's mercy and grace, we can experience His restoration and forgiveness in our own lives.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to humbly seek the favor of the Lord?
To humbly seek the favor of the Lord means to acknowledge our sin and limitations, and to turn to Him with a repentant heart, as seen in 2 Chronicles 33:12, and to trust in His mercy and grace, as promised in Psalm 103:8-10
How can we apply the principle of humbling ourselves before God in our own lives?
We can apply this principle by recognizing our own sinfulness and weaknesses, and by turning to God in prayer and repentance, as Manasseh did, and by trusting in God's faithfulness, as expressed in Lamentations 3:22-23
What role does distress play in our spiritual growth and relationship with God?
Distress can serve as a catalyst for spiritual growth, as it prompts us to seek God's help and to re-evaluate our priorities, as seen in the case of Manasseh in 2 Chronicles 33:12, and as expressed in Psalm 119:67
How does God respond to our humble prayers and petitions?
God responds to our humble prayers and petitions with mercy, grace, and forgiveness, as seen in the case of Manasseh, who was restored to his kingdom after he humbled himself before God, as recorded in 2 Chronicles 33:13
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I need to humble myself before God, and how can I take the first step towards repentance and restoration?
- How can I cultivate a deeper sense of dependence on God, especially in times of distress and uncertainty?
- What are some ways in which I can seek the favor of the Lord, as Manasseh did, and how can I trust in His goodness and faithfulness?
- In what ways can I apply the lesson of Manasseh's experience to my own life, and how can I avoid the pitfalls of pride and self-reliance?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 33:12
And when he was in affliction,.... In prison; however, in fetters; according to the Targum, the Chaldeans made an instrument of brass with holes in it, and put him in it, and fire about it, something
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 33:12
And when he was in affliction, he besought the LORD his God, and humbled himself greatly before the God of his fathers, When he was in affliction, he besought the Lord his God.
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 33:12
2 Chronicles 33:12 And when he was in affliction, he besought the LORD his God, and humbled himself greatly before the God of his fathers,Ver. 12. And when he was in affliction.] When the rod spake, he heard it who would not hear the word. God sent him into the dungeon to repent; as he did David into the depths, and Jonah into the whale’ s belly to pray. Adversity hath whipt many a soul to heaven, which otherwise prosperity had coached to hell. He besought the Lord.] There is a prayer extant that is said to be his, pia sane et elegans, saith Lavater; but it is Apocryphal, as not found in the Hebrew text. And humbled himself greatly.] As he had sinned greatly, so his humiliation bore a proportion, being deep, downright, and such as brought him home. The prodigal changed many places ere he came home in earnest. Many came out of Egypt, that never came into Canaan. Ahab humbled himself, so did those justiciaries, but not greatly, as Manasseh; their sorrow for sin was but skin deep.
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 33:12
(12) When he was in affliction.—See this phrase in 2 Chronicles 28:22. He besought.—Literally, stroked the face, a curious realistic phrase occurring in Exodus 32:11. The God of his fathers.—Whom he had forsaken for the gods of aliens. Some MSS., and the Syriac, Targum, and Arabic insert “Jehovah” before this phrase.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 33:12
Verse 12. And when he was in affliction] Here is a very large addition in the Chaldee: "For the Chaldeans made a brazen mule, pierced full of small holes, and put him within it, and kindled fires all around it; and when he was in this misery, he sought help of all the idols which he had made, but obtained none, for their were of no use. He therefore repented, and prayed before the Lord his God, and was greatly humbled in the sight of the Lord God of his fathers."
Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 33:12
11–13 (not in 2 Kin.). The Punishment of Manasseh, and his Repentance For a discussion of the historical probabilities of this account see the Introduction, § 8.
Sermons on 2 Chronicles 33:12
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Do Not Forsake My Law by Shane Idleman | This sermon emphasizes the importance of repentance, turning back to God, and seeking His wisdom. It highlights the consequences of shedding innocent blood, promoting idolatry, and |
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There's Mercy With the Lord by Jackie Hughes | In this sermon, the preacher shares various stories and experiences to emphasize the power of sin and the hope found in the gospel. He highlights the destructive nature of sin, sho |
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Manasseh Humbling Himself Before the Lord by Bob Hoekstra | Bob Hoekstra preaches on the remarkable story of Manasseh, a prideful rebel who engaged in abominable practices but experienced phenomenal spiritual recovery through genuine humili |
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When He Was in Affliction, He Besought by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer emphasizes that no sinner should despair of God's mercy, using the story of Manasseh, who committed numerous sins yet found redemption in his affliction. After being tak |
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What Turned the Heart of a King? by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson explores the transformative power of affliction through the story of Manasseh, the most wicked king of Israel, who turned to God in his time of great distress. Desp |
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James Chapter 8 Practical Prayer by A.B. Simpson | A.B. Simpson emphasizes the significance of practical prayer in everyday life, illustrating how prayer connects with wisdom, trials, joy, sickness, and intercession for others. He |
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The Character of Samson by L.E. Maxwell | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of Samson from the Bible and highlights the power of the Holy Spirit. He emphasizes that Samson, despite his great strength, was ov |