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In the nine and thirtieth year of Azariah king of Judah began Menahem the son of Gadi to reign over Israel, [and reigned] ten years in Samaria.
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A Precise Timeline
Commentators clarify the historical details of this verse. Menahem's reign began in the same year as his predecessor, Shallum, because Shallum's reign was only a month long. This detail highlights the precision of the biblical record amidst a period of rapid political change.
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19th Century
Anglican
THE REIGN OF MENAHEM. HIS TRIBUTE TO PUL, KING OF ASSYRIA.
Reigned ten years. —And some additional months. …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
In the nine and thirtieth year of Azariah king of Judah beganMenahem the son of Gadi to reign over Israe…
Presbyterian
This history shows Israel in confusion. Though Judah was not without troubles, yet that kingdom was happy compared with the state of Israel. The im…
