And Menahem slept with his fathers; and Pekahiah his son reigned in his stead.
And Menahem died and was buried with his ancestors; and his son Pekahiah became king after him.
This verse records the death of King Menahem and the succession of his son Pekahiah to the throne of Israel.
📚 Historical Context
In the historical books of the Bible, 2 Kings describes the turbulent succession of kings in the divided kingdoms of Israel and Judah during a time of political instability and foreign threats. Menahem was a king of Israel who gained power through violence and maintained his rule by paying tribute to the Assyrian empire, reflecting the era's pattern of weak leadership and idolatry. After his death, as noted by the phrase "slept with his fathers", a common biblical expression for passing away, his son Pekahiah succeeded him, continuing the cycle of short-lived reigns in Israel.
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