12 When he was in distress, he sought the favor of Yahweh his God and earnestly humbled himself(A) before the God of his ancestors. 13 He prayed to Him, so He heard his petition and granted his request,(B) and brought him back to Jerusalem, to his kingdom. So Manasseh came to know that Yahweh is God.(C)

14 After this, he built the outer wall of the city of David from west of Gihon(D) in the valley to the entrance of the Fish Gate;(E) he brought it around the Ophel,(F) and he heightened it considerably. He also placed military commanders in all the fortified cities of Judah.

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