In 2 Kings 21:1-18, the story of Manasseh is shown as that of a wicked king who built many idols and altars, led his people astray, shed innocent blood, and ignored the prophets, which made the destruction of Jerusalem inevitable because of his sins. The Chronicler partly reflects this image, splitting it into two parts: before and after his humiliation. Strangely, an unfaithful king would have had such a long reign (55 years), which might seem like a sign of divine blessing; so, he introduces the idea of humiliation and exile in Babylon to explain this.