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Berean Standard Bible

“Manasseh was twelve years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem fifty-five years.”

2 Chronicles 33:1

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Second Chronicles 33 tells of Manasseh, Hezekiah's son, who became king at twelve and reigned fifty-five years, longer than any king of Judah. He reversed his father's reforms and led Judah into idolatry, but later experienced a remarkable turnaround.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Manasseh was twelve years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem fifty-five years.

World English Bible (WEB)

Manasseh was twelve years old when he began to reign, and he reigned fifty-five years in Jerusalem.

King James Version (KJV)

Manasseh was twelve years old when he began to reign, and he reigned fifty and five years in Jerusalem:

American Standard Version (ASV)

Manasseh was twelve years old when he began to reign; and he reigned fifty and five years in Jerusalem.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Manasseh was twelve years old when he became king, and he was ruling for fifty-five years in Jerusalem.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

DE DOCE años era Manasés cuando comenzó á reinar, y cincuenta y cinco años reinó en Jerusalem.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Manasés tenía doce años cuando empezó a reinar, y reinó cincuenta y cinco años en Jerusalén.

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