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He did that which was evil in the sight of Yahweh: he didn`t depart all his days from the sins of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, with which he made Israel to sin.
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A Familiar, Tragic Pattern
Commentators observe that Menahem is condemned with the same formula as many previous evil kings of Israel. His primary sin was continuing the state-sponsored idolatry established by Jeroboam. This highlights a persistent, generational rebellion against God that plagued the northern kingdom.
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19th Century
Anglican
He did that which was evil. —Ewald says that at the outset Menahem appeared to be guided by better principles, referring …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And he did that which was evil The same character is given of him as of those before him, (2 Kings 15:9)…
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…
