Manasseh Bible Quiz
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1. Who was Manasseh's father?
- A) Solomon
- B) Josiah
- C) Hezekiah (correct answer)
- D) David
Answer: Hezekiah. Manasseh was the son of King Hezekiah. 2 Kings 21
2. How long did Manasseh reign as king of Judah?
- A) 55 years (correct answer)
- B) 40 years
- C) 30 years
- D) 20 years
Answer: 55 years. Manasseh reigned for 55 years, the longest of any king of Judah. 2 Kings 21
3. What was one of Manasseh's major sins?
- A) Idolatry (correct answer)
- B) Leading a rebellion
- C) Fasting
- D) Building the Temple
Answer: Idolatry. Manasseh is known for his idolatry, leading Judah away from God. 2 Kings 21
4. What did Manasseh do with his son?
- A) Taught him to rule
- B) Gave him a throne
- C) Sent him away
- D) Sacrificed him (correct answer)
Answer: Sacrificed him. Manasseh sacrificed his own son in the fire, a grave sin. 2 Kings 21
5. What did Manasseh do while in captivity?
- A) Built a temple
- B) Repented (correct answer)
- C) Wrote a book
- D) Led a revolt
Answer: Repented. In captivity, Manasseh repented of his sins and prayed to God. 2 Chronicles 33
6. Who was Manasseh's mother?
- A) Asenath
- B) Hephzibah (correct answer)
- C) Athaliah
- D) Miriam
Answer: Hephzibah. Manasseh's mother was Hephzibah, the wife of Hezekiah. 2 Kings 21
7. What did Manasseh build in the Temple?
- A) Walls
- B) Pagan altars (correct answer)
- C) A throne
- D) Altars to God
Answer: Pagan altars. Manasseh built pagan altars in the Temple, defiling it. 2 Kings 21
8. What was Manasseh's name meant to signify?
- A) King of peace
- B) Warrior of God
- C) God is gracious
- D) Causing to forget (correct answer)
Answer: Causing to forget. The name Manasseh means 'Causing to forget' in Hebrew. Genesis 41
9. Which king preceded Manasseh?
- A) Josiah
- B) Solomon
- C) Hezekiah (correct answer)
- D) Amon
Answer: Hezekiah. Hezekiah, Manasseh's father, was the king before him. 2 Kings 21
10. What was the outcome of Manasseh's repentance?
- A) He was restored to the throne (correct answer)
- B) He was executed
- C) He was ignored
- D) He fled to Egypt
Answer: He was restored to the throne. God heard Manasseh's prayer and restored him to the throne. 2 Chronicles 33