2 Kings 15:19

2 Kings 15:20 →

And Pul the king of Assyria came against the land: and Menahem gave Pul a thousand talents of silver, that his hand might be with him to confirm the kingdom in his hand.

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Interpretation

This history shows Israel in confusion. Though Judah was not without troubles, yet that kingdom was happy, compared with the state of Israel.

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This thought runs through 2 Kings 15:16-20.

2 Kings 15:16 2 Kings 15:17 2 Kings 15:18 2 Kings 15:19 2 Kings 15:20

Glossary

Menahem Person: Conforting, the son of Gadi, and successor of Shallum, king of Israel, whom he slew. After a reign of about ten years (B. C. 771-760) he died, leaving the throne to his son Pekahiah.
Assyria Place: Biblical region. Modern identification: Nineveh.