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Manasseh

American  
[muh-nas-uh] / məˈnæs ə /

noun

    1. the first son of Joseph.

    2. the tribe of ancient Israel traditionally descended from him.

  1. a Biblical king of Judah of the 7th century b.c.


Manasseh British  
/ 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

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He negotiated deals for boxers — clients have included the former heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis — before launching Stellar Sports with co-founder David Manasseh in 1992.

From Los Angeles 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

“The only crime of these girls was to go to school,” said Allen Manasseh, a youth leader from Chibok who has spent years pushing for their release.

From New York Times

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare is among four leaders who will not attend the annual Pacific Islands Forum meeting, instead sending a minister as he prepares to host the games, which open Nov. 19.

From Reuters

Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare is "tied down with duties as Minister for Pacific Games" and parliament, his office said.

From Reuters