2 Chronicles 33:14
2 Chronicles 33:14 in Multiple Translations
After 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.
Now after this he built a wall without the city of David, on the west side of Gihon, in the valley, even to the entering in at the fish gate, and compassed about Ophel, and raised it up a very great height, and put captains of war in all the fenced cities of Judah.
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 compassed Ophel about with it, and raised it up to a very great height: and he put valiant captains in all the fortified cities of Judah.
After this he made an outer wall for the town of David, on the west side of Gihon in the valley, as far as the way into the town by the fish doorway; and he put a very high wall round the Ophel; and he put captains of the army in all the walled towns of Judah.
After this, Manasseh rebuilt the outer wall of the City of David from west of Gihon in the valley to the Fish Gate, and around the hill of Ophel, and made it much higher. He also assigned army commanders to all the fortified towns of Judah.
Nowe after this he built a wall without the citie of Dauid, on the Westside of Gihon in the valley, euen at the entrie of the fish gate, and compassed about Ophel, and raised it very hie, and put captaines of warre in all the strong cities of Iudah.
And after this he hath built an outer wall to the city of David, on the west of Gihon, in the valley, and at the entering in at the fish-gate, and it hath gone round to the tower, and he maketh it exceeding high, and he putteth heads of the force in all the cities of the bulwarks in Judah.
Now after this, he built an outer wall to David’s city on the west side of Gihon, in the valley, even to the entrance at the fish gate. 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.
Now after this, he built a wall without the city of David, on the west side of Gihon, in the valley, even to the entrance at the fish-gate, and compassed about Ophel, and raised it up a very great highth, and put captains of war in all the fortified cities of Judah.
After this he built a wall without the city of David, on the west side of Gihon in the valley, from the entering in of the fish gate round about to Ophel, and raised it up to a great height: and he appointed captains of the army in all the fenced cities of Juda:
Later, Manasseh’s workers rebuilt the eastern section of the outer wall around Jerusalem, and they made it higher. That section extended from Gihon Spring north to the Fish Gate, and around the part of the city that they called Ophel Hill. Manasseh also appointed army officers to guard each of the cities in Judah that had walls around them.
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2 Chronicles 33:14 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/אַחֲרֵי
כֵ֡ן
בָּנָ֣ה
חוֹמָ֣ה
חִֽיצוֹנָ֣ה
לְ/עִיר
דָּוִ֡יד
מַעְרָבָ/ה֩
לְ/גִיח֨וֹן
בַּ/נַּ֜חַל
וְ/לָ/ב֨וֹא
בְ/שַׁ֤עַר
הַ/דָּגִים֙
וְ/סָבַ֣ב
לָ/עֹ֔פֶל
וַ/יַּגְבִּיהֶ֖/הָ
מְאֹ֑ד
וַ/יָּ֧שֶׂם
שָֽׂרֵי
חַ֛יִל
בְּ/כָל
הֶ/עָרִ֥ים
הַ/בְּצֻר֖וֹת
בִּ/יהוּדָֽה
וְ/אַחֲרֵי
ʼachar
H310
after
Conj | Prep
כֵ֡ן
kên
H3651
right
Adv
בָּנָ֣ה
bânâh
H1129
to build
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
חוֹמָ֣ה
chôwmâh
H2346
wall
N-fs
חִֽיצוֹנָ֣ה
chîytsôwn
H2435
outer
Adj
לְ/עִיר
ʻîyr
H5892
excitement
Prep | N-fs
דָּוִ֡יד
Dâvid
H1732
David
N-proper
מַעְרָבָ/ה֩
maʻărâb
H4628
west
N-ms | Suff
לְ/גִיח֨וֹן
Gîychôwn
H1521
Gihon
Prep | N-proper
בַּ/נַּ֜חַל
nachal
H5158
Brook
Prep | N-ms
וְ/לָ/ב֨וֹא
bôwʼ
H935
Lebo
Conj | Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
בְ/שַׁ֤עַר
shaʻar
H8179
gate
Prep | N-ms
הַ/דָּגִים֙
dâg
H1709
fish
Art | N-mp
וְ/סָבַ֣ב
çâbab
H5437
to turn
Conj | V-Qal-Perf-3ms
לָ/עֹ֔פֶל
ʻÔphel
H6077
Ophel
Prep | N-proper
וַ/יַּגְבִּיהֶ֖/הָ
gâbahh
H1361
to exult
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms | Suff
מְאֹ֑ד
mᵉʼôd
H3966
much
Adv
וַ/יָּ֧שֶׂם
sûwm
H7760
to set
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
שָֽׂרֵי
sar
H8269
ruler
N-mp
חַ֛יִל
chayil
H2428
Helech
N-ms
בְּ/כָל
kôl
H3605
all
Prep | N-ms
הֶ/עָרִ֥ים
ʻîyr
H5892
excitement
Art | N-fp
הַ/בְּצֻר֖וֹת
bâtsar
H1219
to gather/restrain/fortify
Art | Adj
בִּ/יהוּדָֽה
Yᵉhûwdâh
H3063
Judah
Prep | N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Chronicles 33:14
וְ/אַחֲרֵי
ʼachar
H310
"after"
Conj | Prep
Achar means backwards or after, used to describe something that happens later or in the rear. It is used in various senses in the Bible, including in 1 Kings 12:18.
Definition: 1) after the following part, behind (of place), hinder, afterwards (of time) 1a) as an adverb 1a1) behind (of place) 1a2) afterwards (of time) 1b) as a preposition 1b1) behind, after (of place) 1b2) after (of time) 1b3) besides 1c) as a conjunction 1c) after that 1d) as a substantive 1d1) hinder part 1e) with other prepositions 1e1) from behind 1e2) from following after
Usage: Occurs in 664 OT verses. KJV: after (that, -ward), again, at, away from, back (from, -side), behind, beside, by, follow (after, -ing), forasmuch, from, hereafter, hinder end, [phrase] out (over) live, [phrase] persecute, posterity, pursuing, remnant, seeing, since, thence(-forth), when, with. See also: Genesis 5:4; Exodus 18:2; Joshua 8:14.
כֵ֡ן
kên
H3651
"right"
Adv
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means 'so' or 'thus', often used to show agreement or confirmation, like in the book of Genesis. It can also mean 'rightly' or 'justly', as in doing something the correct way. It appears in various forms throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: adv adj 1) right, just, honest, true, veritable 1a) right, just, honest 1b) correct 1c) true, veritable
Usage: Occurs in 737 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] after that (this, -ward, -wards), as... as, [phrase] (for-) asmuch as yet, [phrase] be (for which) cause, [phrase] following, howbeit, in (the) like (manner, -wise), [idiom] the more, right, (even) so, state, straightway, such (thing), surely, [phrase] there (where) -fore, this, thus, true, well, [idiom] you. See also: Genesis 1:7; Exodus 37:19; Judges 7:17.
בָּנָ֣ה
bânâh
H1129
"to build"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
The Hebrew word bânâh means to build something, like a house or a family. It can also mean to establish or repair something, and is used in various contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: 1) to build, rebuild, establish, cause to continue 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to build, rebuild 1a2) to build a house (ie, establish a family) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be built 1b2) to be rebuilt 1b3) established (of restored exiles) (fig.) 1b4) established (made permanent) 1b5) to be built up (of childless wife becoming the mother of a family through the children of a concubine) Aramaic equivalent: be.nah (בְּנָה "to build" H1124)
Usage: Occurs in 345 OT verses. KJV: (begin to) build(-er), obtain children, make, repair, set (up), [idiom] surely. See also: Genesis 2:22; 1 Kings 8:48; 2 Chronicles 20:8.
חוֹמָ֣ה
chôwmâh
H2346
"wall"
N-fs
A wall of protection, like the walls of Jerusalem, provided safety and security for the people. It appears in the Bible as a physical barrier. The Israelites built walls around their cities for defense.
Definition: wall
Usage: Occurs in 123 OT verses. KJV: wall, walled. See also: Exodus 14:22; Nehemiah 6:15; Psalms 51:20.
חִֽיצוֹנָ֣ה
chîytsôwn
H2435
"outer"
Adj
This word means outer or external, describing something outside or secular. It is used in Ezekiel 40:5 to describe the outer wall of a building.
Definition: outer, external, outward
Usage: Occurs in 24 OT verses. KJV: outer, outward, utter, without. See also: 1 Kings 6:29; Ezekiel 40:37; Ezekiel 46:21.
לְ/עִיר
ʻîyr
H5892
"excitement"
Prep | N-fs
In the Bible, this word refers to a city or town, often a place with a wall or a watchman. It is used to describe a settlement or encampment, like the city of Ai, which is mentioned in the book of Joshua. The word is used to identify specific locations in the Bible.
Definition: 1) excitement, anguish 1a) of terror
Usage: Occurs in 936 OT verses. KJV: Ai (from margin), city, court (from margin), town. See also: Genesis 4:17; Deuteronomy 3:6; Joshua 14:12.
דָּוִ֡יד
Dâvid
H1732
"David"
N-proper
David was the youngest son of Jesse and a king of Judah, first mentioned in Ruth 4:17, and an ancestor of Jesus.
Definition: A king of the tribe of Judah living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at Rut.4.17; son of: Jesse (H3448) and Nahash (H5176I); brother of: Eliab (H0446I), Abinadab (H0041I), Shimeah (H8093), Zeruiah (H6870), Abigail (H0026H)(?), Nethanel (H5417H), Raddai (H7288), Ozem (H0684) and Elihu (H0453J); married to Michal (H4324), Abigail (H0026), Ahinoam (H0293H), Maacah (H4601I), Haggith (H2294), Abital (H0037), Eglah (H5698) and Bathsheba (H1339); father of: Amnon (H0550), Chileab (H3609), Absalom (H0053), Adonijah (H0138), Shephatiah (H8203), Ithream (H3507), Shammua (H8051H), Shobab (H7727), Nathan (H5416), Solomon (H8010), Ibhar (H2984), Elishua (H0474), Nepheg (H5298H), Japhia (H3309I), Elishama (H0476H), Eliada (H0450), Eliphelet (H0467), Tamar (H8559H), Elpelet (H0467I), Nogah (H5052) and Jerimoth (H3406N) Also named: Daueid, Dauid, Dabid (Δαυείδ, Δαυίδ, Δαβίδ "David" G1138) § David = "beloved" youngest son of Jesse and second king of Israel
Usage: Occurs in 912 OT verses. KJV: David. See also: Ruth 4:17; 1 Samuel 20:41; 1 Samuel 27:9.
מַעְרָבָ/ה֩
maʻărâb
H4628
"west"
N-ms | Suff
The Hebrew word for the west, referring to the direction of the evening sun. It is used to describe a region or location, such as the western part of a land. In the Bible, it appears in descriptions of geography and direction.
Definition: setting place, west, westward
Usage: Occurs in 14 OT verses. KJV: west. See also: 1 Chronicles 7:28; Psalms 75:7; Psalms 103:12.
לְ/גִיח֨וֹן
Gîychôwn
H1521
"Gihon"
Prep | N-proper
Gihon is a river in the Garden of Eden, described in Genesis 2:13, and also the name of a valley or pool near Jerusalem, as seen in 1 Kings 1:33. The name means 'bursting forth', which likely refers to the river's source or the sound of its flowing water. It is one of the four rivers of Paradise.
Definition: § Gihon = "bursting forth" one of the four rivers of the Garden of Eden
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: Gihon. See also: Genesis 2:13; 1 Kings 1:45; 2 Chronicles 33:14.
בַּ/נַּ֜חַל
nachal
H5158
"Brook"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word for a brook or stream, often referring to a small river or valley, is used in the Bible to describe natural landscapes, such as the Brook Kidron in 2 Samuel 15:23. It can also refer to a narrow valley or a shaft of a mine, emphasizing the idea of a flowing body of water.
Definition: palm-tree Another name of shi.chor (שִׁיחוֹר "Shihor" H7883G)
Usage: Occurs in 123 OT verses. KJV: brook, flood, river, stream, valley. See also: Genesis 26:17; 1 Kings 18:5; Psalms 18:5.
וְ/לָ/ב֨וֹא
bôwʼ
H935
"Lebo"
Conj | Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
This verb means to go or come, and is used in many contexts, such as entering a place or approaching someone, as seen in the book of Genesis. It can also mean to abide or apply, and is translated in various ways in the KJV Bible. This term is related to the name Lebo Hamath.
Definition: A shortened name of Lebo Hamath complined withcha.mat (חֲמָת "Hamath" H2574) This name means to go in, enter
Usage: Occurs in 2307 OT verses. KJV: abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. See also: Genesis 2:19; Genesis 32:7; Exodus 1:19.
בְ/שַׁ֤עַר
shaʻar
H8179
"gate"
Prep | N-ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means a gate or door, often referring to city entrances or temple doors, like in Genesis and Exodus. It can also symbolize a meeting place or marketplace. The word is used to describe important locations in the Bible.
Definition: : gate 1) gate 1a) gate (of entrance) 1b) gate (of space inside gate, i.e. marketplace, public meeting place) 1b1) city, town 1c) gate (of palace, royal castle, temple, court of tabernacle) 1d) heaven
Usage: Occurs in 302 OT verses. KJV: city, door, gate, port ([idiom] -er). See also: Genesis 19:1; 1 Chronicles 9:18; Psalms 9:14.
הַ/דָּגִים֙
dâg
H1709
"fish"
Art | N-mp
This Hebrew word means fish, often referring to a group of fish. It is used in various biblical stories, including those about Jesus and fishing.
Definition: fish
Usage: Occurs in 18 OT verses. KJV: fish. See also: Genesis 9:2; Psalms 8:9; Zephaniah 1:10.
וְ/סָבַ֣ב
çâbab
H5437
"to turn"
Conj | V-Qal-Perf-3ms
To turn or surround is the meaning of this Hebrew word, which can be used literally or figuratively. It appears in the Bible to describe changing direction or surrounding something.
Definition: : turn/bring_around 1) to turn, turn about or around or aside or back or towards, go about or around, surround, encircle, change direction 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to turn, turn about, be brought round, change 1a2) to march or walk around, go partly around, circle about, skirt, make a round, make a circuit, go about to, surround, encompass 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to turn oneself, close round, turn round 1b2) to be turned over to 1c) (Piel) to turn about, change, transform 1d) (Poel) 1d1) to encompass, surround 1d2) to come about, assemble round 1d3) to march, go about 1d4) to enclose, envelop 1e) (Hiphil) 1e1) to turn, cause to turn, turn back, reverse, bring over, turn into, bring round 1e2) to cause to go around, surround, encompass 1f) (Hophal) 1f1) to be turned 1f2) to be surrounded
Usage: Occurs in 148 OT verses. KJV: bring, cast, fetch, lead, make, walk, [idiom] whirl, [idiom] round about, be about on every side, apply, avoid, beset (about), besiege, bring again, carry (about), change, cause to come about, [idiom] circuit, (fetch a) compass (about, round), drive, environ, [idiom] on every side, beset (close, come, compass, go, stand) round about, inclose, remove, return, set, sit down, turn (self) (about, aside, away, back). See also: Genesis 2:11; 1 Chronicles 16:43; Psalms 7:8.
לָ/עֹ֔פֶל
ʻÔphel
H6077
"Ophel"
Prep | N-proper
Ophel refers to a fortified ridge in Jerusalem, used for the city's defense. It is mentioned as a specific location in the Bible. This ridge is a key part of Jerusalem's geography.
Definition: § Ophel = "hill" a ridge of hills in Jerusalem, fortified for defense of the city
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Ophel. See also: 2 Chronicles 27:3; Nehemiah 3:26; Nehemiah 11:21.
וַ/יַּגְבִּיהֶ֖/הָ
gâbahh
H1361
"to exult"
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms | Suff
To exult means to feel proud or haughty, like being lofty or high, as described in Psalms where God's ways are lofty and good.
Definition: 1) to be high, be exalted 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be high, lofty, tall 1a2) to be exalted 1a3) to be lofty 1a3a) to be lofty (of Jehovah's ways-good sense) 1a3b) to be haughty, be arrogant (bad sense) 1b) (Hiphil) to make high, exalt
Usage: Occurs in 33 OT verses. KJV: exalt, be haughty, be (make) high(-er), lift up, mount up, be proud, raise up great height, upward. See also: 1 Samuel 10:23; Isaiah 7:11; Psalms 103:11.
מְאֹ֑ד
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.
וַ/יָּ֧שֶׂם
sûwm
H7760
"to set"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to put or place something, and is used in many different ways in the Bible, such as to appoint or determine something. It is first used in Genesis to describe God's creation. In the KJV, it is translated as 'appoint' or 'set' in various contexts.
Definition: : make/establish 1) to put, place, set, appoint, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to put, set, lay, put or lay upon, lay (violent) hands on 1a2) to set, direct, direct toward 1a2a) to extend (compassion) (fig) 1a3) to set, ordain, establish, found, appoint, constitute, make, determine, fix 1a4) to set, station, put, set in place, plant, fix 1a5) to make, make for, transform into, constitute, fashion, work, bring to pass, appoint, give 1b) (Hiphil) to set or make for a sign 1c) (Hophal) to be set
Usage: Occurs in 550 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] any wise, appoint, bring, call (a name), care, cast in, change, charge, commit, consider, convey, determine, [phrase] disguise, dispose, do, get, give, heap up, hold, impute, lay (down, up), leave, look, make (out), mark, [phrase] name, [idiom] on, ordain, order, [phrase] paint, place, preserve, purpose, put (on), [phrase] regard, rehearse, reward, (cause to) set (on, up), shew, [phrase] stedfastly, take, [idiom] tell, [phrase] tread down, (over-)turn, [idiom] wholly, work. See also: Genesis 2:8; Leviticus 20:5; 1 Samuel 21:13.
שָֽׂרֵי
sar
H8269
"ruler"
N-mp
A leader or person in charge, like a prince or captain, as seen in the Bible with King David and other rulers.
Definition: 1) prince, ruler, leader, chief, chieftain, official, captain 1a) chieftain, leader 1b) vassal, noble, official (under king) 1c) captain, general, commander (military) 1d) chief, head, overseer (of other official classes) 1e) heads, princes (of religious office) 1f) elders (of representative leaders of people) 1g) merchant-princes (of rank and dignity) 1h) patron-angel 1i) Ruler of rulers (of God) 1j) warden
Usage: Occurs in 368 OT verses. KJV: captain (that had rule), chief (captain), general, governor, keeper, lord,(-task-)master, prince(-ipal), ruler, steward. See also: Genesis 12:15; 1 Kings 22:32; 2 Chronicles 32:21.
חַ֛יִל
chayil
H2428
"Helech"
N-ms
This word represents strength, might, or power, whether physical, financial, or military. In the Bible, it's used to describe the strength of God or the wealth of a nation, as seen in Deuteronomy 8:17-18.
Definition: § Helech = "your army" a place near Arvad and Gammad
Usage: Occurs in 221 OT verses. KJV: able, activity, ([phrase]) army, band of men (soldiers), company, (great) forces, goods, host, might, power, riches, strength, strong, substance, train, ([phrase]) valiant(-ly), valour, virtuous(-ly), war, worthy(-ily). See also: Genesis 34:29; 2 Chronicles 13:3; Psalms 18:33.
בְּ/כָל
kôl
H3605
"all"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
הֶ/עָרִ֥ים
ʻîyr
H5892
"excitement"
Art | N-fp
In the Bible, this word refers to a city or town, often a place with a wall or a watchman. It is used to describe a settlement or encampment, like the city of Ai, which is mentioned in the book of Joshua. The word is used to identify specific locations in the Bible.
Definition: 1) excitement, anguish 1a) of terror
Usage: Occurs in 936 OT verses. KJV: Ai (from margin), city, court (from margin), town. See also: Genesis 4:17; Deuteronomy 3:6; Joshua 14:12.
הַ/בְּצֻר֖וֹת
bâtsar
H1219
"to gather/restrain/fortify"
Art | Adj
This word means to gather or fortify, often used to describe harvesting grapes or building strong walls. It appears in the Bible to describe the gathering of crops, such as in the book of Isaiah. It can also mean to restrain or make something inaccessible.
Definition: 1) to gather, restrain, fence, fortify, make inaccessible, enclose 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to cut off 1a2) fortified, cut off, made inaccessible (pass participle) 1a3) secrets, mysteries, inaccessible things (subst) 1b) (Niphal) to be withheld 1c) (Piel) to fortify
Usage: Occurs in 38 OT verses. KJV: cut off, (de-) fenced, fortify, (grape) gather(-er), mighty things, restrain, strong, wall (up), withhold. See also: Genesis 11:6; Job 42:2; Psalms 76:13.
בִּ/יהוּדָֽה
Yᵉhûwdâh
H3063
"Judah"
Prep | N-proper
Judah is the name of the tribe descended from Judah, the son of Jacob. It is also the name of the region where the tribe lived. The name means 'praised' and is first mentioned in Genesis.
Definition: § Judah = "praised" the tribe descended from Judah the son of Jacob
Usage: Occurs in 754 OT verses. KJV: Judah. See also: Genesis 29:35; 1 Samuel 23:3; 2 Kings 14:13.
Study Notes — 2 Chronicles 33:14
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- Context
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- 2 Chronicles 33:14 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 33:14
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 33:14
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 33:14
- Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 33:14
- Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 33:14
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 33:14
- Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 33:14
- Barnes' Notes on 2 Chronicles 33:14
- Whedon's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 33:14
Context — Manasseh’s Repentance and Restoration
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.
15He removed the foreign gods and the idol from the house of the LORD, along with all the altars he had built on the temple mount and in Jerusalem, and he dumped them outside the city. 16Then he restored the altar of the LORD and sacrificed peace offerings and thank offerings on it, and he told Judah to serve the LORD, the God of Israel.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 Chronicles 27:3 | Jotham rebuilt the Upper Gate of the house of the LORD, and he worked extensively on the wall at the hill of Ophel. |
| 2 | 1 Kings 1:33 | “Take my servants with you,” said the king. “Set my son Solomon on my own mule and take him down to Gihon. |
| 3 | Nehemiah 3:3 | The Fish Gate was rebuilt by the sons of Hassenaah. They laid its beams and installed its doors, bolts, and bars. |
| 4 | Nehemiah 12:39 | over the Gate of Ephraim, the Jeshanah Gate, the Fish Gate, the Tower of Hananel, and the Tower of the Hundred, as far as the Sheep Gate. And they stopped at the Gate of the Guard. |
| 5 | Zephaniah 1:10 | On that day,” declares the LORD, “a cry will go up from the Fish Gate, a wail from the Second District, and a loud crashing from the hills. |
| 6 | 2 Chronicles 32:5 | Then Hezekiah worked resolutely to rebuild all the broken sections of the wall and to raise up towers on it. He also built an outer wall and reinforced the supporting terraces of the City of David, and he produced an abundance of weapons and shields. |
| 7 | 1 Kings 1:45 | Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet have anointed him king at Gihon, and they have gone up from there with rejoicing that rings out in the city. That is the noise you hear. |
| 8 | 2 Chronicles 32:30 | It was Hezekiah who blocked the upper outlet of the Spring of Gihon and channeled it down to the west side of the City of David. And Hezekiah prospered in all that he did. |
| 9 | Nehemiah 3:26–27 | and the temple servants living on the hill of Ophel made repairs opposite the Water Gate toward the east and the tower that juts out. And next to them, the Tekoites repaired another section, from a point opposite the great tower that juts out to the wall of Ophel. |
| 10 | 2 Chronicles 11:11–12 | He strengthened their fortresses and put officers in them, with supplies of food, oil, and wine. He also put shields and spears in all the cities and strengthened them greatly. So Judah and Benjamin belonged to him. |
2 Chronicles 33:14 Summary
In 2 Chronicles 33:14, Manasseh rebuilt the outer wall of the City of David to make it stronger and safer for the people living there. He also put military leaders in charge of the fortified cities of Judah to protect them from harm. This shows that Manasseh was taking practical steps to demonstrate his trust in the LORD, just like we can take steps to show our faith in God, as seen in James 2:14-17. By rebuilding the walls and strengthening the city's defenses, Manasseh was expressing his gratitude for the LORD's mercy and forgiveness, as seen in 2 Chronicles 33:12-13 and Psalm 103:8-12.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the condition of Jerusalem's walls before Manasseh rebuilt them in 2 Chronicles 33:14?
The Bible doesn't provide a detailed description of the condition of the walls before Manasseh's rebuilding, but it is likely that they were damaged or destroyed during the Assyrian invasion, as mentioned in 2 Kings 18:13 and 2 Chronicles 32:1.
Why did Manasseh rebuild the outer wall of the City of David?
Manasseh rebuilt the outer wall of the City of David to strengthen the city's defenses and provide protection for its inhabitants, as seen in 2 Chronicles 33:14, and to demonstrate his newfound faith in the LORD, as expressed in 2 Chronicles 33:12-13.
What is the significance of the hill of Ophel in 2 Chronicles 33:14?
The hill of Ophel was a strategic location in Jerusalem, and Manasseh's decision to bring the wall around it and heighten it considerably, as mentioned in 2 Chronicles 33:14, suggests that he was taking steps to fortify the city and protect its inhabitants, similar to the actions of other kings, such as Hezekiah in 2 Chronicles 32:5.
How did Manasseh's military preparations in 2 Chronicles 33:14 relate to his spiritual transformation?
Manasseh's decision to station military commanders in all the fortified cities of Judah, as seen in 2 Chronicles 33:14, may have been a practical expression of his newfound trust in the LORD, as he sought to protect his people and his kingdom, similar to the trust expressed by King David in Psalm 20:7-8.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can demonstrate my faith and trust in the LORD, like Manasseh did in 2 Chronicles 33:14?
- How can I balance my desire for security and protection with my trust in the LORD's sovereignty, as seen in Psalm 91:1-2 and 2 Chronicles 33:14?
- What are some areas of my life where I need to 'rebuild' or 'restore' my relationship with the LORD, as Manasseh did in 2 Chronicles 33:12-16?
- How can I use my resources and abilities to strengthen the 'walls' of my community and provide protection for those around me, as Manasseh did in 2 Chronicles 33:14?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 33:14
Now after this he built a wall without the city of David,.... Which perhaps had been broken down by the Assyrian army, when it came and took him; Vitringa (l) thinks this is the wall of the pool of
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 33:14
Now after this he built a wall without the city of David, on the west side of Gihon, in the valley, even to the entering in at the fish gate, and compassed about Ophel, and raised it up a very great
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 33:14
He built a wall; he repaired and strengthened that wall which Hezekiah had built, , and which possibly the king of Assyria, when he last took Jerusalem, had caused to be thrown down, either wholly or in part. On the west side of Gihon; on the west side of the city of David, to which Hezekiah had brought this water-course down, , into the great pool which he had made to receive it; and possibly this wall was built to secure the free use of it to the citizens when they should be distressed or besieged by an enemy. Compassed about Ophel with a wall. Of Ophel see before, .
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 33:14
2 Chronicles 33:14 Now after this he built a wall without the city of David, on the west side of Gihon, in the valley, even to the entering in at the fish gate, and compassed about Ophel, and raised it up a very great height, and put captains of war in all the fenced cities of Judah.Ver. 14. Now after this he built a wall.] It is uncertain how he got out of prison; whether with the king of Babylon’ s good leave, or by making escape. There are that tell us, that the prison doors were opened, his chains loosened, and he delivered, as afterwards Peter was. Howsoever, he thought good to fortify himself against the Babylonians, and whatsoever enemies. This, though it be here set down first, yet Josephus saith, that the first work he did after his return, was to reform religion.
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 33:14
(14) Now after this . . . valley.—Rather, And afterwards he built an outer wall to the city of David westward unto Gihon in the ravine. Manasseh completed the wall begun by Hezekiah (2 Chronicles 32:5). This highly circumstantial account of the public works undertaken by Manasseh after his restoration, is utterly unlike fiction, and almost compels the assumption of a real historical source, no longer extant, from which the whole section has been derived. Even to the entering in of the fish gate.—The fish-gate lay near the north-east corner of the lower city (Nehemiah 3:3). The direction of the outer wall is described first westward, and then eastward. And compassed about Ophel.—And surrounded the Ophel (mound); seil., with the wall, which he carried on from the north-east to the south-east. Uzziah and Jotham had already worked upon these fortifications (2 Chronicles 26:9; 2 Chronicles 27:3). Manasseh now finished them, “raising them up to a very great height.” Raised it—i.e., the outer wall. And put captains of war.—(Comp. 2 Chronicles 17:2; 2 Chronicles 32:6.) Literally, captains of an army ( sârê chayil).Of Judah.—Heb., in Judah. Some MSS. and the Vulgale read as the Authorised Version.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 33:14
Verse 14. He built a wall] This was probably a weak place that he fortified; or a part of the wall which the Assyrians had broken down, which he now rebuilt.
Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 33:14
14–17 (not in 2 Kin.). The Later Deeds of Manasseh 14. a wall without the city] R.V. an outer wall to the city. even to the entering in] Or, “and [on the west] of the entering in.” and compassed about] R.V. and he compassed about. Ophel] Cp. 2 Chronicles 27:3 (note). and put captains of war] R.V. and he put valiant captains.
Barnes' Notes on 2 Chronicles 33:14
Rather, “he built the outer wall of the city of David on the west of Gihon-in-the-valley.” The wall intended seems to have been that toward the northeast, which ran from the vicinity of the modern
Whedon's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 33:14
14. He built a wall without the city of David — A wall on the north side of the city, (as we infer from the description that follows,) where besieging armies pitched their camps, and where,