Manasseh

Manasseh (Hebrew: מְנַשֶּׁה‎, Modern: Menashe, Tiberian: Mənaššé; Arabic: منسى‎, Mansā; Greek: Μανασσῆς, Manassēs) is a name with biblical origins, primarily referring to one of the sons of Joseph and Asenath, and a forefather of one of the twelve tribes of Israel. In the Hebrew Bible, Manasseh is the firstborn son of Joseph and Asenath, who was given to him by Pharaoh. The name Manasseh is often interpreted to mean "causing to forget" or "forgetting," reflecting Joseph's request to Pharaoh that he be allowed to forget his father's house and his past hardships. In the context of the Twelve Tribes of Israel, Manasseh is considered one of the two half-tribes that emerged from Joseph, the other being Ephraim. The tribe of Manasseh played a significant role in the settlement of the Promised Land, with territories allocated on both sides of the Jordan River. The name Manasseh also appears in other contexts, such as King Manasseh of Judah, who was one of the kings of the Kingdom of Judah and is mentioned in the Books of Kings and Chronicles in the Hebrew Bible.