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And Pekahiah his son succeeded him as king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/2_kings/15.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />When Menahem died, his son Pekahiah became the next king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_kings/15.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And Menahem slept with his fathers, and Pekahiah his son reigned in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_kings/15.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />And Menahem rested with his fathers, and his son Pekahiah reigned in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_kings/15.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Menahem slept with his fathers; and Pekahiah his son reigned in his stead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_kings/15.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />So Menahem rested with his fathers. Then Pekahiah his son reigned in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_kings/15.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And Menahem lay down with his fathers, and his son Pekahiah became king in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_kings/15.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />And Menahem slept with his fathers, and Pekahiah his son became king in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_kings/15.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And Menahem slept with his fathers, and Pekahiah his son became king in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_kings/15.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And Menahem slept with his fathers, and Pekahiah his son became king in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_kings/15.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />And Menahem slept with his fathers [in death]; his son Pekahiah became king in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_kings/15.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Menahem rested with his ancestors, and his son Pekahiah became king in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_kings/15.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Menahem rested with his fathers, and his son Pekahiah became king in his place. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_kings/15.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And Menahem slept with his fathers; and Pekahiah his son reigned in his stead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_kings/15.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Menahem died, and his son Pekahiah became king. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_kings/15.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And Menahem slept with his fathers; and Pekahiah his son reigned in his stead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_kings/15.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Menahem lay down in death with his ancestors, and his son Pekahiah succeeded him as king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_kings/15.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />He died and was buried, and his son Pekahiah succeeded him as king. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_kings/15.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Then Menahem died, as did his ancestors, and his son Pekahiah reigned in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_kings/15.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />And Menahem rested with his fathers, and his son Pekahiah reigned in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_kings/15.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Menahem passed away and his son Pekahiah replaced him as king. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_kings/15.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Menahem slept with his fathers; and Pekahiah his son reigned in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_kings/15.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Menahem slept with his fathers; and Pekahiah his son reigned in his stead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_kings/15.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Menahem slept with his fathers, and Pekahiah his son reigned in his place. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_kings/15.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And Menahem lies with his fathers, and his son Pekahiah reigns in his stead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_kings/15.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Menahem lieth with his fathers, and reign doth Pekahiah his son in his stead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_kings/15.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Menahem will lie down with his fathers; and Pekahiah his son will reign in his stead.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_kings/15.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And Manahem slept with his fathers: and Phaceia his son reigned in his stead. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_kings/15.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And Menahem slept with his fathers. And Pekahiah, his son, reigned in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_kings/15.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Menahem rested with his ancestors, and his son Pekahiah succeeded him as king. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_kings/15.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Menahem slept with his ancestors, and his son Pekahiah succeeded him.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_kings/15.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And Menahem slept with his fathers; and Pekahiah his son reigned in his stead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_kings/15.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Makhanim slept with his parents, and Peqakhia his son reigned after him.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_kings/15.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And Menahem slept with his fathers; and Pekahiah his son reigned in his stead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_kings/15.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Manaem slept with his fathers; and Phakesias his son reigned in his stead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_kings/15-22.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/FiLs3w_mMFQ?start=5234" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/2_kings/15.htm">Menahem Reigns in Israel</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">21</span>As 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? <span class="reftext">22</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/4505.htm" title="4505: mə·na·ḥêm (N-proper-ms) -- Comforter, king of N. Isr. From nacham; comforter; Menachem, an Israelite.">And Menahem</a> <a href="/hebrew/7901.htm" title="7901: way·yiš·kaḇ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To lie down. A primitive root; to lie down.">rested</a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: ‘im- (Prep) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix.">with</a> <a href="/hebrew/1.htm" title="1: ’ă·ḇō·ṯāw (N-mpc:: 3ms) -- Father. A primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application).">his fathers,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ḇə·nōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">and his son</a> <a href="/hebrew/6494.htm" title="6494: pə·qaḥ·yāh (N-proper-ms) -- Yah has opened (the eyes), a king of Isr. From paqach and Yahh; Jah has observed; Pekachjah, an Israelite king.">Pekahiah</a> <a href="/hebrew/4427.htm" title="4427: way·yim·lōḵ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to reign; inceptively, to ascend the throne; causatively, to induct into royalty; hence to take counsel.">reigned</a> <a href="/hebrew/8478.htm" title="8478: taḥ·tāw (Prep:: 3ms) -- Underneath, below, instead of. From the same as Towach; the bottom; only adverbially, below, in lieu of, etc.">in his place.</a> </span><div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/15-7.htm">2 Kings 15:7</a></span><br />And Azariah rested with his fathers and was buried near them in the City of David. And his son Jotham reigned in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/14-29.htm">2 Kings 14:29</a></span><br />And Jeroboam rested with his fathers, the kings of Israel. And his son Zechariah reigned in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/16-20.htm">2 Kings 16:20</a></span><br />And Ahaz rested with his fathers and was buried with them in the City of David, and his son Hezekiah reigned in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/12-21.htm">2 Kings 12:21</a></span><br />His servants Jozabad son of Shimeath and Jehozabad son of Shomer struck him down, and he died. And they buried him with his fathers in the City of David, and his son Amaziah reigned in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/13-9.htm">2 Kings 13:9</a></span><br />And Jehoahaz rested with his fathers and was buried in Samaria. And his son Jehoash reigned in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/13-13.htm">2 Kings 13:13</a></span><br />And Jehoash rested with his fathers, and Jeroboam succeeded him on the throne. Jehoash was buried in Samaria with the kings of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/14-16.htm">2 Kings 14:16</a></span><br />And Jehoash rested with his fathers and was buried in Samaria with the kings of Israel. And his son Jeroboam reigned in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/14-17.htm">2 Kings 14:17</a></span><br />Amaziah son of Joash king of Judah lived for fifteen years after the death of Jehoash son of Jehoahaz king of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/14-18.htm">2 Kings 14:18</a></span><br />As for the rest of the acts of Amaziah, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Judah?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/14-19.htm">2 Kings 14:19</a></span><br />And conspirators plotted against Amaziah in Jerusalem, and he fled to Lachish. But men were sent after him to Lachish, and they killed him there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/14-20.htm">2 Kings 14:20</a></span><br />They carried him back on horses and buried him in Jerusalem with his fathers in the City of David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/14-21.htm">2 Kings 14:21</a></span><br />Then all the people of Judah took Azariah, who was sixteen years old, and made him king in place of his father Amaziah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/14-22.htm">2 Kings 14:22</a></span><br />Azariah was the one who rebuilt Elath and restored it to Judah after King Amaziah rested with his fathers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/14-23.htm">2 Kings 14:23</a></span><br />In the fifteenth year of the reign of Amaziah son of Joash over Judah, Jeroboam son of Jehoash became king of Israel, and he reigned in Samaria forty-one years.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/14-24.htm">2 Kings 14:24</a></span><br />And he did evil in the sight of the LORD and did not turn away from all the sins that Jeroboam son of Nebat had caused Israel to commit.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Menahem slept with his fathers; and Pekahiah his son reigned in his stead.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_kings/15-9.htm">Fathers</a> <a href="/2_kings/15-7.htm">Lieth</a> <a href="/2_kings/15-21.htm">Menahem</a> <a href="/2_kings/15-21.htm">Men'ahem</a> <a href="/2_kings/15-26.htm">Pekahiah</a> <a href="/2_kings/15-26.htm">Pekahi'ah</a> <a href="/2_kings/15-21.htm">Reign</a> <a href="/2_kings/15-17.htm">Reigned</a> <a href="/2_kings/15-21.htm">Rest</a> <a href="/2_kings/15-7.htm">Rested</a> <a href="/2_kings/15-7.htm">Slept</a> <a href="/2_kings/15-14.htm">Stead</a> <a href="/2_kings/15-14.htm">Succeeded</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_kings/15-38.htm">Fathers</a> <a href="/2_kings/15-38.htm">Lieth</a> <a href="/2_kings/15-23.htm">Menahem</a> <a href="/2_kings/15-23.htm">Men'ahem</a> <a href="/2_kings/15-23.htm">Pekahiah</a> <a href="/2_kings/15-23.htm">Pekahi'ah</a> <a href="/2_kings/15-23.htm">Reign</a> <a href="/2_kings/15-23.htm">Reigned</a> <a href="/2_kings/15-26.htm">Rest</a> <a href="/2_kings/15-38.htm">Rested</a> <a href="/2_kings/15-38.htm">Slept</a> <a href="/2_kings/15-25.htm">Stead</a> <a href="/2_kings/15-25.htm">Succeeded</a><div class="vheading2">2 Kings 15</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_kings/15-1.htm">Azariah's good reign</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_kings/15-5.htm">He dying a leper, is succeeded by Jotham</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_kings/15-8.htm">Zachariah the last of Jehu's generation, reigning ill, is slain by Shallum</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_kings/15-13.htm">Shallum, reigning a month, is slain by Nenahem</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_kings/15-16.htm">Menahem strengthens himself by Pul</a></span><br><span class="reftext">21. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_kings/15-21.htm">Pekahiah succeeds him</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_kings/15-23.htm">Pekahiah is slain by Pekah</a></span><br><span class="reftext">27. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_kings/15-27.htm">Pekah is oppressed by Tiglath-pileser, and slain by Hoshea</a></span><br><span class="reftext">32. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_kings/15-32.htm">Jotham's good reign</a></span><br><span class="reftext">36. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_kings/15-36.htm">Ahaz succeeds him</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The expression "rested with his fathers" is a common biblical euphemism for death, suggesting a joining with ancestors in the afterlife. Menahem's reign was marked by brutality and oppression, as seen in <a href="/2_kings/15-16.htm">2 Kings 15:16</a>, where he attacked Tiphsah and ripped open pregnant women. His death marks the end of a turbulent period in Israel's history. The phrase also reflects the belief in an afterlife and the continuation of one's lineage, a significant aspect of Israelite culture.<p><b>and his son Pekahiah reigned in his place</b><br>Pekahiah's succession to the throne follows the typical pattern of dynastic succession in the ancient Near East, where kingship often passed from father to son. Pekahiah's reign, however, was short-lived, lasting only two years (<a href="/2_kings/15-23.htm">2 Kings 15:23-24</a>). His rule was characterized by continued idolatry, as he did not depart from the sins of Jeroboam, who led Israel into sin. This transition of power highlights the instability of the Northern Kingdom during this period, as frequent assassinations and coups were common. Pekahiah's reign would eventually end with his assassination by Pekah, one of his own officers, illustrating the ongoing political turmoil and the failure to adhere to the covenant with God, which was a recurring theme in the history of Israel.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/m/menahem.htm">Menahem</a></b><br>Menahem was a king of Israel who reigned for ten years. His reign was marked by violence and oppression, including a brutal attack on the city of Tiphsah. He is noted for paying tribute to the Assyrian king Pul to secure his reign.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/p/pekahiah.htm">Pekahiah</a></b><br>The son of Menahem, Pekahiah became king after his father's death. His reign was short-lived, lasting only two years, and he continued in the sinful ways of his predecessors.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The northern kingdom of Israel, where Menahem and Pekahiah ruled. During this period, Israel was experiencing political instability and moral decline.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/r/rested_with_his_fathers.htm">Rested with his fathers</a></b><br>A phrase indicating that Menahem died and was buried, following the tradition of being laid to rest with one's ancestors.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/a/assyria.htm">Assyria</a></b><br>The dominant empire during this period, which exerted influence over Israel through political pressure and military might.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_sinful_leadership.htm">The Consequences of Sinful Leadership</a></b><br>Menahem's reign was characterized by violence and idolatry, leading to a legacy of instability. Leaders are called to uphold righteousness and justice, as their actions have lasting impacts on their people.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_godly_succession.htm">The Importance of Godly Succession</a></b><br>Pekahiah's brief and troubled reign serves as a reminder of the importance of raising successors who are committed to following God's ways. Spiritual mentorship and discipleship are crucial in preparing future leaders.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_influence_of_external_powers.htm">The Influence of External Powers</a></b><br>Menahem's tribute to Assyria shows how external pressures can lead to compromise. Believers must remain steadfast in their faith, trusting God rather than succumbing to worldly influences.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_cycle_of_disobedience.htm">The Cycle of Disobedience</a></b><br>The repeated pattern of disobedience and violence in Israel's history highlights the need for repentance and a return to God's commandments. Personal and communal renewal is essential for breaking cycles of sin.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_kings_15.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Kings 15</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/do_sources_confirm_menahem's_tribute_to_pul.htm">2 Kings 15:19 speaks of Menahem paying tribute to Pul, king of Assyria--do extrabiblical sources confirm this tribute or Pul's identity?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_2_chr_27_1-2_say_jotham_was_faithful.htm">How can 2 Chronicles 27:1-2 claim Jotham faithfully followed God if 'the high places' were not removed, suggesting partial disobedience?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_is_athaliah_both_omri's_granddaughter_and_ahaziah's_mother.htm">If 2 Chronicles 22:2 identifies Athaliah as the granddaughter of Omri, how can the timeline accurately place her as Ahaziah's mother?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_abijam's_mother_named_differently.htm">In 1 Kings 15:2, why does Abijam's mother appear as 'Maachah,' while 2 Chronicles 13:2 identifies her differently?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_kings/15.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 22.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And Menahem slept with his fathers</span> - <span class="accented">i.e.</span>, died - <span class="cmt_word">and Pekahiah his son reigned in his stead.</span> So Josephus ('Ant. Jud.,' 9:11. § 1), who calls him "Phakeias." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_kings/15-22.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">And Menahem</span><br /><span class="heb">מְנַחֵ֖ם</span> <span class="translit">(mə·na·ḥêm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4505.htm">Strong's 4505: </a> </span><span class="str2">Menahem -- 'comforter', king of Northern Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">rested</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּשְׁכַּ֥ב</span> <span class="translit">(way·yiš·kaḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7901.htm">Strong's 7901: </a> </span><span class="str2">To lie down</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with</span><br /><span class="heb">עִם־</span> <span class="translit">(‘im-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5973.htm">Strong's 5973: </a> </span><span class="str2">With, equally with</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his fathers,</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲבֹתָ֑יו</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·ḇō·ṯāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1.htm">Strong's 1: </a> </span><span class="str2">Father</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and his son</span><br /><span class="heb">בְנ֖וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(ḇə·nōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Pekahiah</span><br /><span class="heb">פְּקַחְיָ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(pə·qaḥ·yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6494.htm">Strong's 6494: </a> </span><span class="str2">Pekahiah -- 'Yah has opened (the eyes)', a king of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">became king</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּמְלֹ֛ךְ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yim·lōḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4427.htm">Strong's 4427: </a> </span><span class="str2">To reign, inceptively, to ascend the throne, to induct into royalty, to take counsel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in his place.</span><br /><span class="heb">תַּחְתָּֽיו׃</span> <span class="translit">(taḥ·tāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8478.htm">Strong's 8478: </a> </span><span class="str2">The bottom, below, in lieu of</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_kings/15-22.htm">2 Kings 15:22 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_kings/15-22.htm">2 Kings 15:22 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_kings/15-22.htm">2 Kings 15:22 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_kings/15-22.htm">2 Kings 15:22 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_kings/15-22.htm">2 Kings 15:22 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_kings/15-22.htm">2 Kings 15:22 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_kings/15-22.htm">2 Kings 15:22 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_kings/15-22.htm">2 Kings 15:22 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_kings/15-22.htm">2 Kings 15:22 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_kings/15-22.htm">2 Kings 15:22 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_kings/15-22.htm">OT History: 2 Kings 15:22 Menahem slept with his fathers (2Ki iiKi ii ki 2 kg 2kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_kings/15-21.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Kings 15:21"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Kings 15:21" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_kings/15-23.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Kings 15:23"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Kings 15:23" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>