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Manasseh
The elder son of Joseph, born in Egypt, whose descendants formed a half-tribe of Israel.
What we know — and how we know it
Bible — stated in scripture (with verse) · 2
Archaeology — physical evidence · 1
Family & lineage
Life, role & deeds
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ArchaeologyManasseh king of Judah is named in the records of two Assyrian emperors: Esarhaddon lists him among 22 vassal kings made to haul building materials to Nineveh, and Ashurbanipal names him among kings who supplied troops — placing the longest-reigning king of Judah firmly in datable history.
Esarhaddon's Nineveh Prism listing 22 vassal kings incl. 'Manasseh king of Judah' (Menasî šar Yaudi), ed. R. Borger, 'Die Inschriften Asarhaddons, Königs von Assyrien' (AfO Beiheft 9, 1956); Ashurbanipal Prism C, ed. R. Borger, 'Beiträge zum Inschriftenwerk Assurbanipals' (Wiesbaden, 1996); 7th c. BC.
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