2 Kings 15:20

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And Menahem exacted the money of Israel, even of all the mighty men of wealth, of each man fifty shekels of silver, to give to the king of Assyria. So the king of Assyria turned back, and stayed not there in the land.

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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.