A compelling example of divine mercy and grace is found in the life of King Manasseh of Judah—arguably one of the most stunning cases in Scripture of radical evil followed by radical grace (2 Chr 33:1-20). If ever there were a poster child for undeserved favor, Manasseh qualifies. He ascended the throne at the age of twelve and reigned for fifty-five years, the longest of any king in Judah. But his legacy was not longevity—it was depravity. He did “evil in the sight of the Lord” beyond measure (2 Chr 33:2).