2 Kings 20:20-21·~1 min
Manasseh Succeeds Hezekiah
The record points to Hezekiah's might and his construction works, especially the pool and tunnel that brought water into the city. Then he dies, and Manasseh becomes king.
A20s for the rest of the acts of Hezekiah, along with all his might and how he constructed the pool and the tunnel to bring water into the city, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Judah? 21And Hezekiah rested with his fathers, and his son Manasseh reigned in his place.
Section summaryThe chapter ends with a brief notice of Hezekiah's strength and his work in securing Jerusalem's water supply. Then he dies, and Manasseh succeeds him.
Role in the chapterThis closing note returns to the royal record and completes Hezekiah's reign. It prepares the transition to the next king without softening the warnings that have just been spoken.