Definitions

1. noun

The second son of Joseph in the Bible, and the ancestor of the tribe of Manasseh.

“According to the biblical account, Manasseh was a prominent figure in the history of the Israelites.”

2. proper noun

A king of Judah (697-642 BCE) who introduced idolatry and led the people away from God.

“The prophet Isaiah condemned King Manasseh for his idolatrous practices and his persecution of the prophets.”