2 Kings 15:17

17 Menahem son of Gadi began to rule over Israel in the thirty-ninth year of King Uzziah’s reign in Judah. He reigned in Samaria ten years.

2 Kings 15:17 Meaning and Commentary

2 Kings 15:17

In the nine and thirtieth year of Azariah king of Judah began
Menahem the son of Gadi to reign over Israel
Shallum reigning but one month, both their reigns began the same year.

2 Kings 15:17 In-Context

15 The rest of the events in Shallum’s reign, including his conspiracy, are recorded in

16 At that time Menahem destroyed the town of Tappuah and all the surrounding countryside as far as Tirzah, because its citizens refused to surrender the town. He killed the entire population and ripped open the pregnant women.

17 Menahem son of Gadi began to rule over Israel in the thirty-ninth year of King Uzziah’s reign in Judah. He reigned in Samaria ten years.

18 But Menahem did what was evil in the LORD ’s sight. During his entire reign, he refused to turn from the sins that Jeroboam son of Nebat had led Israel to commit.

19 Then King Tiglath-pileser of Assyria invaded the land. But Menahem paid him thirty-seven tons of silver to gain his support in tightening his grip on royal power.