1
: a son of Joseph and the traditional eponymous ancestor of one of the tribes of Israel
2
: a king of Judah reigning in the seventh century b.c. and noted for his attempt to establish polytheism
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The Bnei Menashe, or sons of Manasseh, claim descent from one of the Ten Lost Tribes of Israel, who were sent into exile by the Assyrian Empire more than 27 centuries ago.
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Staff Report, Sun Sentinel, 23 Apr. 2024
The governor of Plateau State, Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, said the building collapsed as students were sitting an exam.
—Benjamin Brown, CNN, 13 July 2024
Solomon Islands Type: Legislative Date: April 17 What to Know: The ruling Ownership, Unity and Responsibility (OUR) party, led by four-time Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare, performed well below expectations.
—Koh Ewe, TIME, 1 July 2024
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Staff Report, Sun Sentinel, 23 Apr. 2024
The governor of Plateau State, Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, said the building collapsed as students were sitting an exam.
—Benjamin Brown, CNN, 13 July 2024
Solomon Islands Type: Legislative Date: April 17 What to Know: The ruling Ownership, Unity and Responsibility (OUR) party, led by four-time Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare, performed well below expectations.
—Koh Ewe, TIME, 1 July 2024
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“Manasseh.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Manasseh. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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