About Manasseh
Manasseh was an Egyptian priest.
Mannasseh, also transliterated as Mannasses, was a Jewish High Priest (c. 245-240 BC) during the Second Temple period. He was the son of Jaddua and brother of Onias I.
He was succeeded by his nephew's son Onias II.
Patrilineal Ancestry
Abraham Isaac Jacob Levi Kohath Amram Aaron Eleazar Phinehas Abishua Bukki Uzzi Zerahiah Meraioth Amariah Ahitub Zadok Ahimaaz Azariah Johanan Azariah Amariah Ahitub Zadok II Shallum Hilkiah Azariah Seraiah Jehozadak Joshua the High Priest Joiakim Eliashib Joiada Johanan Jaddua
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Manasseh?
Jewish High Priest
What was Manasseh's occupation?
Manasseh was a priest.
What nationality was Manasseh?
Manasseh was Egyptian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Manasseh (High Priest)
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