2 Chronicles 33:20So Manasseh slept with his fathers, and they buried him in his own house: and Amon his son reigned in his place.
The setting
Jerusalem, ~642 BC. King Manasseh dies peacefully after 55 years of rule, buried in his palace garden in modern-day Israel...
The emotion here: reverent noting of a completed life
The original word
shakab (שכב) — to lie down, often euphemism for death
Why it matters
Manasseh was buried in his own house garden, not the royal tombs
Read with care
What most readers miss in 2 Chronicles 33:20
Being buried 'in his own house' suggests he died reconciled with his family
Common misconceptionPeople assume this is just boring historical record, but the Chronicler is showing that repentant sinners can die in peace.
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Bible Genome reading
2 Chronicles 33:20 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
2 Chronicles 33:20 comes from the book of 2 Chronicles, written during the Divided Kingdom period. These words are attributed to Narrator. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 30% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include death, succession, transition. Notable phrases: Manasseh slept with his fathers; Amon his son reigned.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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