2 Kings 15:22

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

And Menahem rested with his fathers, and his son Pekahiah reigned in his place.

American Standard Version (1901)

And Menahem slept with his fathers; and Pekahiah his son reigned in his stead.

Bible in Basic English

And Menahem went to rest with his fathers; and Pekahiah his son became king in his place.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And Manahem slept with his fathers: and Phaceia his son reigned in his stead.

Free Bible Version

Menahem died, and his son Pekahiah succeeded him as king.

Geneva Bible 1599

And Menahem slept with his fathers, and Pekahiah his sonne did reigne in his steade.

King James (Authorized) Version

And Menahem slept with his fathers; and Pekahiah his son reigned in his stead.

Translation for Translators

Menahem died [EUP] and was buried, and his son Pekahiah became the king of Israel.

Unlocked Literal Bible

So Menahem slept with his ancestors, and Pekahiah his son became king in his place.

Noah Webster Bible

And Menahem slept with his fathers; and Pekahiah his son reigned in his stead.

World English Bible

Menahem slept with his fathers, and Pekahiah his son reigned in his place.

Young's Literal Translation

And Menahem lieth with his fathers, and reign doth Pekahiah his son in his stead.

Context

Menahem Reigns in Israel

²¹As for the rest of the acts of Menahem, along with all his accomplishments, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel?²²And Menahem rested with his fathers, and his son Pekahiah reigned in his place.

Summary

This verse briefly mentions that King Menahem of Israel exacted a heavy tax on the people to pay tribute to the Assyrian king, Pul. Menahem resorted to this action to secure his position as king, highlighting the political challenges and compromises faced by leaders during that time. The verse reflects the consequences of relying on foreign powers for protection and the burden it placed on the Israelite population. It serves as a reminder of the complexities of governance and the importance of seeking God's guidance in leadership decisions.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And the rest of the acts of Pekah,.... Not recorded here, were to be read in the book of chronicles of the kings so often referred to. And the rest of the acts of Pekah,.... Not recorded here, were to be read in the book of chronicles of the kings so often referred to. 2 Kings 15:32 kg2 15:32 kg2 15:32 kg2 15:32In the second year of Pekah, the son of Remaliah king of Israel, began Jotham the son of Uzziah king of Judah to reign. Pekah began to reign in the fifty second year of Azariah, or Uzziah, which was his last year, Kg2 15:27, and which was the first of Pekah; Uzziah reigned full fifty two, and then Jotham succeeded, which was the beginning of the second of Pekah.

2 Kings 15:22

Menahem Reigns in Israel

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Berean Standard Bible

And Menahem rested with his fathers, and his son Pekahiah reigned in his place.

American Standard Version (1901)

And Menahem slept with his fathers; and Pekahiah his son reigned in his stead.

Bible in Basic English

And Menahem went to rest with his fathers; and Pekahiah his son became king in his place.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And Manahem slept with his fathers: and Phaceia his son reigned in his stead.

Free Bible Version

Menahem died, and his son Pekahiah succeeded him as king.

Geneva Bible 1599

And Menahem slept with his fathers, and Pekahiah his sonne did reigne in his steade.

King James (Authorized) Version

And Menahem slept with his fathers; and Pekahiah his son reigned in his stead.

Translation for Translators

Menahem died [EUP] and was buried, and his son Pekahiah became the king of Israel.

Unlocked Literal Bible

So Menahem slept with his ancestors, and Pekahiah his son became king in his place.

Noah Webster Bible

And Menahem slept with his fathers; and Pekahiah his son reigned in his stead.

World English Bible

Menahem slept with his fathers, and Pekahiah his son reigned in his place.

Young's Literal Translation

And Menahem lieth with his fathers, and reign doth Pekahiah his son in his stead.