Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary

In this chapter we have the history of the reign, I. Of Manasseh, who reigned long. 1. His wretched apostasy from God, and revolt to idolatry and all wickedness, 2 Chronicles 33:1-33:10. 2. His happy return to God in his affliction; his repentance (2 Chronicles 33:11-33:13), his reformation (2 Chronicles 33:15-33:17), and prosperity (2 Chronicles 33:14), with the conclusion of his reign, 2 Chronicles 33:18-33:20. II. Of Amon, who reigned very wickedly (2 Chronicles 33:21-33:23), and soon ended his days unhappily, 2 Chronicles 33:24, 33:25. MHBCC 401.1