The Prayer of Manasseh

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The Prayer of Manasseh is fifteen verses of penitential prayer attributed to Manasseh, King of Judah, who according to 2 Chronicles (33:18-19) prayed to God after being taken captive to Babylon, and was restored to his throne. The chronicler specifically states that this prayer is written in “the book of the kings of Israel” and “the chronicles of Hozai.” Neither of those books survives. The Praye

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01 / Historical context

Written circa 2nd–1st century BC. Cited in 2 Chronicles as existing. Never found in Jewish scripture. In the Catholic Bible for centuries; removed at the Council of Trent, 1546.

02 / Why it matters

The Bible says it exists. Then hides it. Here it is.

From / associated with the text

““Thou art the Lord Most High, of great compassion, long-suffering, very merciful, and repentest of the evils of men. Thou, O Lord, according to thy great goodness hast promised repentance and forgiveness to them that have sinned against thee.””

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