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22 When he died, his son Pekahiah became the new king.

23 New king of Israel: Pekahiah

Father’s name: King Menahem

Length of reign: 2 years, in Samaria

Reigning in Judah at that time: King Azariah, who had been the king there for 50 years

24 But Pekahiah was an evil king, and he continued the idol worship begun by Jeroboam I (son of Nebat) who led Israel down that evil trail.

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22 Menahem rested with his ancestors. And Pekahiah his son succeeded him as king.

Pekahiah King of Israel

23 In the fiftieth year of Azariah king of Judah, Pekahiah son of Menahem became king of Israel in Samaria, and he reigned two years. 24 Pekahiah did evil(A) in the eyes of the Lord. He did not turn away from the sins of Jeroboam son of Nebat, which he had caused Israel to commit.

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