Manasseh(3)
Manasseh in the Bible — King of Judah and son of Hezekiah (2KI 20:21). Referenced in 5 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “forgetfulness; he that is forgotten”
Profile
- Gender
- male
- Scripture References
- 5 references
- Known Names
- 2 names
- Relationships
- 3 connections
Biography
The firstborn son of Joseph and Asenath, born in Egypt before the famine. Though the firstborn, Jacob crossed his hands to give the greater blessing to Ephraim. Manasseh's descendants formed a large tribe that settled on both sides of the Jordan River.
Significance
Manasseh's tribe became powerful and numerous, though his receiving the lesser blessing demonstrates God's sovereign choice over human customs.
Key Events
Names & Labels (2)
- Hebrew
- מְנַשֶּׁה
- Transliteration
- mənaseh
- Meaning
- one that makes to forget
- Greek
- Μανασσης
- Reference
- 2KI 20:21
- Strong's
- H4519
- Hebrew
- מֶלֶך יְהוּדָה
- Transliteration
- melek yəhudah
- Meaning
- king of Judah
- Greek
- βασιλεὺς Ιουδα
- Reference
- 2KI 21:11
- Strong's
- H4428, H3063
Notes
He did evil in the sight of the LORD. (2KI 21:2)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Manasseh in the Bible?
Manasseh is described in the Bible as King of Judah and son of Hezekiah (2KI 20:21).
What does the name Manasseh mean?
The name Manasseh means “forgetfulness; he that is forgotten” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.