New International VersionThe LORD spoke to Manasseh and his people, but they paid no attention.
New Living TranslationThe LORD spoke to Manasseh and his people, but they ignored all his warnings.
English Standard VersionThe LORD spoke to Manasseh and to his people, but they paid no attention.
Berean Standard BibleAnd the LORD spoke to Manasseh and his people, but they did not listen.
King James BibleAnd the LORD spake to Manasseh, and to his people: but they would not hearken.
New King James VersionAnd the LORD spoke to Manasseh and his people, but they would not listen.
New American Standard BibleSo the LORD spoke to Manasseh and his people, but they paid no attention.
NASB 1995The LORD spoke to Manasseh and his people, but they paid no attention.
NASB 1977And the LORD spoke to Manasseh and his people, but they paid no attention.
Legacy Standard BibleThen Yahweh spoke to Manasseh and his people, but they paid no attention.
Amplified BibleNow the LORD spoke to Manasseh and to his people, but they paid no attention.
Christian Standard BibleThe LORD spoke to Manasseh and his people, but they didn’t listen.
Holman Christian Standard BibleThe LORD spoke to Manasseh and his people, but they didn’t listen.
American Standard VersionAnd Jehovah spake to Manasseh, and to his people; but they gave no heed.
Contemporary English VersionThe LORD tried to warn Manasseh and the people about their sins, but they ignored the warning.
English Revised VersionAnd the LORD spake to Manasseh, and to his people: but they gave no heed.
GOD'S WORD® TranslationWhen the LORD spoke to Manasseh and his people, they wouldn't even pay attention.
Good News TranslationAlthough the LORD warned Manasseh and his people, they refused to listen.
International Standard VersionThe LORD kept on speaking to Manasseh and to his people, but they paid no attention to him,
NET BibleThe LORD confronted Manasseh and his people, but they paid no attention.
New Heart English BibleThe LORD spoke to Manasseh, and to his people; but they gave no heed.
Webster's Bible TranslationAnd the LORD spoke to Manasseh, and to his people: but they would not hearken. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAnd the LORD spoke to Manasseh and his people, but they did not listen.
World English BibleYahweh spoke to Manasseh and to his people, but they didn’t listen. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd YHWH speaks to Manasseh and to his people, and they have not attended,
Young's Literal Translation And Jehovah speaketh unto Manasseh and unto his people, and they have not attended,
Smith's Literal TranslationAnd Jehovah will speak to Manasseh, and to his people, and they attended not. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the Lord spoke to him, and to his people, and they would not hearken.
Catholic Public Domain VersionAnd the Lord spoke to him and to his people, but they were not willing to pay attention.
New American BibleThe LORD spoke to Manasseh and his people, but they paid no attention.
New Revised Standard VersionThe LORD spoke to Manasseh and to his people, but they gave no heed. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the LORD spoke to Manasseh and to his people; but they would not hearken.
Peshitta Holy Bible TranslatedAnd LORD JEHOVAH spoke with Manasheh and with his people and they did not receive it. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the LORD spoke to Manasseh, and to his people; but they gave no heed.
Brenton Septuagint TranslationAnd the Lord spoke to Manasses, and to his people: but they hearkened not.
Additional Translations ... Audio Bible
Context Manasseh's Repentance and Restoration10And the LORDspoketoManassehand his people,but they did notlisten.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.…
Cross References 2 Kings 21:10-15And the LORD spoke through His servants the prophets, saying, / “Since Manasseh king of Judah has committed all these abominations, acting more wickedly than the Amorites who preceded him, and with his idols has caused Judah to sin, / this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘Behold, I am bringing such calamity upon Jerusalem and Judah that the news will reverberate in the ears of all who hear it. ...
Jeremiah 25:4-7And the LORD has sent all His servants the prophets to you again and again, but you have not listened or inclined your ear to hear. / The prophets told you, ‘Turn now, each of you, from your evil ways and deeds, and you can dwell in the land that the LORD has given to you and your fathers forever and ever. / Do not follow other gods to serve and worship them, and do not provoke Me to anger with the works of your hands. Then I will do you no harm.’ ...
Isaiah 65:12I will destine you for the sword, and you will all kneel down to be slaughtered, because I called and you did not answer, I spoke and you did not listen; you did evil in My sight and chose that in which I did not delight.”
Jeremiah 7:13And now, because you have done all these things, declares the LORD, and because I have spoken to you again and again but you would not listen, and I have called to you but you would not answer,
Jeremiah 35:15Again and again I have sent you all My servants the prophets, proclaiming: ‘Turn now, each of you, from your wicked ways, and correct your actions. Do not go after other gods to serve them. Live in the land that I have given to you and your fathers.’ But you have not inclined your ear or listened to Me.
Isaiah 30:9-11These are rebellious people, deceitful children, children unwilling to obey the LORD’s instruction. / They say to the seers, “Stop seeing visions!” and to the prophets, “Do not prophesy to us the truth! Speak to us pleasant words; prophesy illusions. / Get out of the way; turn off the road. Rid us of the Holy One of Israel!”
Jeremiah 26:5and if you do not listen to the words of My servants the prophets, whom I have sent you again and again even though you did not listen,
Jeremiah 29:19I will do this because they have not listened to My words, declares the LORD, which I sent to them again and again through My servants the prophets. And neither have you exiles listened, declares the LORD.”
Jeremiah 44:4-5Yet I sent you all My servants the prophets again and again, saying: ‘Do not do this detestable thing that I hate.’ / But they did not listen or incline their ears; they did not turn from their wickedness or stop burning incense to other gods.
Nehemiah 9:29-30You admonished them to turn back to Your law, but they were arrogant and disobeyed Your commandments. They sinned against Your ordinances, by which a man will live if he practices them. They turned a stubborn shoulder; they stiffened their necks and would not obey. / You were patient with them for many years, and Your Spirit admonished them through Your prophets. Yet they would not listen, so You gave them into the hands of the neighboring peoples.
Ezekiel 3:7But the house of Israel will be unwilling to listen to you, since they are unwilling to listen to Me. For the whole house of Israel is hard-headed and hard-hearted.
Zechariah 7:11-12But they refused to pay attention and turned a stubborn shoulder; they stopped up their ears from hearing. / They made their hearts like flint and would not listen to the law or to the words that the LORD of Hosts had sent by His Spirit through the earlier prophets. Therefore great anger came from the LORD of Hosts.
Matthew 23:37O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets and stones those sent to her, how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were unwilling!
Acts 7:51-52You stiff-necked people with uncircumcised hearts and ears! You always resist the Holy Spirit, just as your fathers did. / Which of the prophets did your fathers fail to persecute? They even killed those who foretold the coming of the Righteous One. And now you are His betrayers and murderers—
Romans 10:21But as for Israel he says: “All day long I have held out My hands to a disobedient and obstinate people.”
Treasury of Scripture And the LORD spoke to Manasseh, and to his people: but they would not listen. 2 Chronicles 36:15,16 And the LORD God of their fathers sent to them by his messengers, rising up betimes, and sending; because he had compassion on his people, and on his dwelling place: … Nehemiah 9:29,30 And testifiedst against them, that thou mightest bring them again unto thy law: yet they dealt proudly, and hearkened not unto thy commandments, but sinned against thy judgments, (which if a man do, he shall live in them;) and withdrew the shoulder, and hardened their neck, and would not hear… Jeremiah 25:4-7 And the LORD hath sent unto you all his servants the prophets, rising early and sendingthem; but ye have not hearkened, nor inclined your ear to hear… Jump to Previous AttendedAttentionHearkenHeedManassehManas'sehPaidSpeakethWordJump to Next AttendedAttentionHearkenHeedManassehManas'sehPaidSpeakethWord2 Chronicles 33 1.Manasseh's wicked reign3.He sets up idolatry, and will not be admonished11.He is carried into Babylon12.Upon his prayer to God he is released and puts down idolatry18.His acts20.He dying, Amon succeeds him21.who is slain by his servants25.The murderers being slain, Josiah succeeds himAnd the LORD spoke to Manasseh and his peopleThis phrase indicates divine communication, emphasizing God's direct involvement with His people. Manasseh was the king of Judah, known for his idolatry and evil practices, which included rebuilding high places, erecting altars to Baal, and even sacrificing his own son. The LORD's speaking suggests prophetic intervention, likely through prophets like Isaiah, who were active during this period. This reflects God's patience and desire for repentance, consistent with His character throughout the Old Testament. The phrase also highlights the covenant relationship between God and Israel, where God continually reaches out to guide and correct His people. but they did not listen
This phrase underscores the persistent disobedience and hard-heartedness of Manasseh and the people of Judah. Despite God's warnings, they continued in their sinful ways. This reflects a recurring theme in the history of Israel, where the people often turned away from God despite His repeated calls to repentance. The refusal to listen is a significant factor leading to Judah's eventual downfall and exile, as prophesied in earlier scriptures. This disobedience contrasts with the ideal response to God's word, which is obedience and faithfulness, as seen in the lives of faithful leaders like King David. The phrase serves as a warning about the consequences of ignoring God's voice, a theme echoed in the New Testament, where Jesus calls for ears to hear and hearts to understand. Persons / Places / Events 1. ManassehKing of Judah, known for his idolatry and leading the nation into sin. His reign is marked by a significant departure from the worship of Yahweh. 2. The LORD (Yahweh)The covenant God of Israel, who communicates His will and warnings to His people through prophets and direct revelation. 3. The People of JudahThe inhabitants of the southern kingdom of Judah, who followed Manasseh in his idolatrous practices. 4. Prophetic WarningsAlthough not explicitly mentioned in this verse, the context implies that God sent prophets to warn Manasseh and the people, as was customary in the Old Testament. 5. JerusalemThe capital city of Judah, where the temple of the LORD was located, and where much of Manasseh's idolatry took place. Teaching Points The Danger of Ignoring God's VoiceIgnoring God's warnings leads to spiritual and often physical consequences. Manasseh's refusal to listen resulted in severe judgment for Judah. The Role of Leadership in Spiritual HealthLeaders have a profound impact on the spiritual direction of their people. Manasseh's idolatry led Judah astray, highlighting the responsibility of leaders to guide others toward God. God's Persistent Call to RepentanceDespite persistent rebellion, God continues to call His people to repentance. His patience is evident, but it should not be taken for granted. The Importance of Heeding Prophetic WarningsThroughout Scripture, God uses prophets to communicate His will. Listening to and obeying these messages is crucial for spiritual well-being. The Consequences of Collective DisobedienceThe people of Judah followed their king into sin, demonstrating how collective disobedience can lead to national consequences. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1.What is the meaning of 2 Chronicles 33:10?
2.How does 2 Chronicles 33:10 illustrate God's patience with disobedient leaders?
3.What lessons can we learn from God's response to Manasseh's actions?
4.How does 2 Chronicles 33:10 connect with Romans 2:4 about God's kindness?
5.In what ways can we heed God's warnings in our own lives?
6.How can we encourage others to listen to God's voice today?
7.Why did Manasseh ignore God's warnings in 2 Chronicles 33:10?
8.How does 2 Chronicles 33:10 reflect on human stubbornness against divine guidance?
9.What historical evidence supports the events described in 2 Chronicles 33:10?
10.What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 33?
11.Why does 2 Kings 21 omit any mention of Manasseh’s repentance, which appears in 2 Chronicles 33?
12.Who was Manasseh in the Bible?
13.In Job 15:34–35, how can the harsh depiction of divine judgment be squared with other biblical passages emphasizing God’s mercy (e.g., Psalm 103:8)?
14.Why doesn't God forgive everyone unconditionally?What Does 2 Chronicles 33:10 Mean And the LORD spoke– Scripture records, “And the LORD spoke…” (2 Chronicles 33:10a). • God is not silent; He breaks into history with clear words (seeHebrews 1:1;Isaiah 30:21). • In Manasseh’s day the LORD used prophets (2 Kings 21:10) just as He had “sent word to them again and again” through earlier messengers (2 Chronicles 36:15). • Because every word from God is true (Psalm 119:160) and “cannot be broken” (John 10:35), His speaking always carries full authority and love—calling people back from destructive paths.
to Manasseh and his people– The divine message was directed “to Manasseh and his people” (33:10b). • Manasseh, Judah’s king, had plunged the nation into idolatry, sorcery, and even child sacrifice (2 Kings 21:1-9). • God addressed both ruler and subjects, reminding us that: – Leadership influences national direction (Proverbs 14:34). – Each person is still accountable (Ezekiel 18:20). • By singling out “his people,” the text shows God’s covenant heart: He desires the whole community to turn and live (Ezekiel 33:11), not just its king.
but they did not listen– Tragically, “but they did not listen” (33:10c). • Refusal to heed God’s voice is a recurring human pattern (Jeremiah 25:4;Acts 7:51). • Ignoring God hardens the heart (Hebrews 3:7-8) and invites discipline; in this case, the LORD allowed the Assyrians to capture Manasseh (2 Chronicles 33:11). • Practical take-aways: – Delayed obedience is disobedience (James 1:22-24). – God’s warnings are gifts; responding promptly spares us needless pain (Proverbs 1:24-33). – Even when judgment follows, repentance remains possible; Manasseh later humbled himself and was restored (2 Chronicles 33:12-13), showcasing God’s abounding mercy.
summary2 Chronicles 33:10 portrays a patient, communicative God who speaks into sin-darkened lives, addressing both leaders and followers. Manasseh and Judah chose deafness, illustrating the serious consequences of shrugging off divine warnings. Yet the broader chapter reveals that when a wayward heart finally listens, the same God who disciplines also forgives and restores. Listening—and obeying—remains the path to life. (10) And the Lord spake to Manasseh.--"By the hand of his servants the prophets." See 2Kings 21:10-15, where the substance of the prophetic message is given; and it is added (2Chronicles 33:16) that Manasseh also shed very much innocent blood, "till he had filled Jerusalem from one end to the other." The reaction against the reforms of Hezekiah ended in a bloody struggle, in which the party of reform was fiercely suppressed. Verse 10. - (See parallel, vers. 11-15.)
Parallel Commentaries ...
Hebrew And the LORDיְהוָ֛ה(Yah·weh)Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068:LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israelspokeוַיְדַבֵּ֧ר(way·ḏab·bêr)Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1696:To arrange, to speak, to subduetoאֶל־(’el-)Preposition
Strong's 413:Near, with, among, toManassehמְנַשֶּׁ֥ה(mə·naš·šeh)Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4519:Manasseh -- 'causing to forget', a son of Joseph, also a king of Judah, also two Israelitesand his people,עַמּ֖וֹ(‘am·mōw)Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 5971:A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flockbut they did notוְלֹ֥א(wə·lō)Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808:Not, nolisten.הִקְשִֽׁיבוּ׃(hiq·šî·ḇū)Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 7181:To prick up the ears, hearken
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