2 Kings 15:17-21
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. 20 Menahem exacted the silver from Israel, from every wealthy man—fifty shekels[c] from each man—to give to the king of Assyria. Then the king of Assyria left. He did not remain in the land.
21 As for the rest of Menahem’s acts and everything he did, are they not written in the annals of the kings of Israel?
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- 2 Kings 15:19 Also called Tiglath Pileser
- 2 Kings 15:19 About seventy-five thousand pounds
- 2 Kings 15:20 About twenty ounces
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