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2 Kings 15:19
New International Version
2 Kings 15:19
New International Version
19 Then Pul[a](A) king of Assyria invaded the land, and Menahem gave him a thousand talents[b] of silver to gain his support and strengthen his own hold on the kingdom.
Footnotes
- 2 Kings 15:19 Also called Tiglath-Pileser
- 2 Kings 15:19 That is, about 38 tons or about 34 metric tons
2 Kings 15:20
New International Version
2 Kings 15:20
New International Version
20 Menahem exacted this money from Israel. Every wealthy person had to contribute fifty shekels[a] of silver to be given to the king of Assyria. So the king of Assyria withdrew(A) and stayed in the land no longer.
Footnotes
- 2 Kings 15:20 That is, about 1 1/4 pounds or about 575 grams
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