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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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Charles Ellicott
On 2 Kings 15:18
19th Century
Bishop
He did that which was evil. —Ewald says that at the outset Menahem appeared to be guided by better principles, referring …
John Gill
On 2 Kings 15:18
17th Century
Pastor
And he did that which was evil
The same character is given of him as of those before him, (2 Kings 15:9)…
Matthew Henry
On 2 Kings 15:8–31
17th Century
Minister
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…