Entity: MANASSEH
Manasseh is a name with Hebrew origins meaning 'who makes to forget' or 'God hath made me forget'. It is associated with a son of Joseph and a king of Judah known for his attempt to establish polytheism. The tribe of Manasseh was linked with Ephraim and Benjamin during the Israelites' wanderings in the wilderness.
MANASSEH
Etymology
The name Manasseh has Hebrew origins and means 'who makes to forget' or 'God hath made me forget'.
Definition
Manasseh is associated with a son of Joseph, a king of Judah, and a tribe of Israel. It signifies forgetfulness or causing to forget.
Historical Context
Manasseh was a son of Joseph and a traditional ancestor of one of the tribes of Israel. There was also a king of Judah named Manasseh who reigned in the seventh century B.C. and was known for his attempt to establish polytheism.
Cultural Significance
The tribe of Manasseh was linked with Ephraim and Benjamin during the Israelites' wanderings in the wilderness. They camped on the west side of the tabernacle and were counted among the Israelite tribes.
Related Concepts
Manasseh is related to the concept of forgetfulness or making to forget, reflecting the meaning of the name in Hebrew.
See Also
A name of Hebrew origin meaning 'who makes to forget' or 'God hath made me forget', associated with a son of Joseph, a king of Judah, and a tribe of Israel.