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Menahem
Menahem (mĕn`əhĕm), d. c.737 B.C., king of Israel (c.749–c.737 B.C.). He was governor of Tirzah and murdered Shallum for the throne of Samaria. Menahem was made a tributary by Tiglathpileser III of Assyria, who helped him to gain his throne. The book of Kings represents him unfavorably. His son, Pekahiah, succeeded him.Menahempays off Assyrian king to avoid Israel. [O.T.: II Kings 15:20]See: Bribery
Menahemmurders Shallum and enthrones himself. [O.T.: II Kings 15:14]See: Usurpation |