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De - Pt| English Dictionary: Menahem | by the DICT Development Group |
| 2 results for Menahem | |
| From Easton's 1897 Bible Dictionary [easton]: | |
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Menahem conforting, the son of Gadi, and successor of Shallum, king of Israel, whom he slew. After a reign of about ten years (B.C. 771-760) he died, leaving the throne to his son Pekahiah. His reign was one of cruelty and oppression (2 Kings 15:14-22). During his reign, Pul (q.v.), king of Assyria, came with a powerful force against Israel, but was induced to retire by a gift from Menahem of 1,000 talents of silver. | |
| From Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary (late 1800's) [hitchcock]: | |
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Menahem, comforter; who conducts them; preparation of heat | |
