Manasseh

[ muh-nas-uh ]

noun

1. 1. the first son of Joseph.
   2. the tribe of ancient Israel traditionally descended from him.
2. a Biblical king of Judah of the 7th century b.c.

Manasseh

/ məˈnæsɪ /

noun

1. the elder son of Joseph (Genesis 41:51)
2. the Israelite tribe descended from him
3. the territory of this tribe, in the upper Jordan valley

Example Sentences

The move was largely seen as a sign the country will maintain close ties with China that were developed under pro-Beijing former leader Manasseh Sogavare.

From Seattle Times

The withdrawal of pro-Beijing former Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare from the contest to make way for Manele as their party’s candidate is an indication the country could follow a similar direction.

From Seattle Times

The United States has been working to build diplomatic bridges with South Pacific island nations since Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare signed the security pact with China.

From Seattle Times

As a result, the vote could be seen as "a referendum" on incumbent leader Manasseh Sogavare's "willingness to play powers like China and Australia off each other to gain concessions for his country", says researcher Edward Cavanaugh, who travelled across the Solomons for his book documenting the nation's turn to China.

From BBC

Current Prime Minister Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare, who switched the Solomons’ allegiance from Taiwan to Beijing and ignited fears of China gaining a naval foothold in the South Pacific, is seeking an unprecedented second consecutive term at the government’s helm.

From Seattle Times