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2 Kings 15:17-19
Evangelical Heritage Version
2 Kings 15:17-19
Evangelical Heritage Version
Menahem Son of Gadi, King of Israel
17 In the thirty-ninth year of Azariah king of Judah, Menahem son of Gadi became king over Israel in Samaria and ruled for ten years. 18 He did evil in the eyes of the Lord. All his days he did not turn from the sins which Jeroboam son of Nebat caused Israel to commit. 19 Pul[a] king of Assyria came against the land, and Menahem gave Pul one thousand talents[b] of silver for supporting him and strengthening his hold over the kingdom.
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- 2 Kings 15:19 Also called Tiglath Pileser
- 2 Kings 15:19 About seventy-five thousand pounds
2 Kings 15:17-19
New International Version
2 Kings 15:17-19
New International Version
Menahem King of Israel
17 In the thirty-ninth year of Azariah king of Judah, Menahem son of Gadi became king of Israel, and he reigned in Samaria ten years. 18 He did evil(A) in the eyes of the Lord. During his entire reign he did not turn away from the sins of Jeroboam son of Nebat, which he had caused Israel to commit.
19 Then Pul[a](B) 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
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