2 Kings 15:20 · KJV

"And Menahem exacted the money of Israel, even of all the mighty men of wealth, of each man fifty shekels of silver, to give to the king of Assyria. So the king of Assyria turned back, and stayed not there in the land."

King James Version

Passage Context

¹⁸And he did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD: he departed not all his days from the sins of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, who made Israel to sin.

¹⁹And Pul the king of Assyria came against the land: and Menahem gave Pul a thousand talents of silver, that his hand might be with him to confirm the kingdom in his hand.

²⁰And Menahem exacted the money of Israel, even of all the mighty men of wealth, of each man fifty shekels of silver, to give to the king of Assyria. So the king of Assyria turned back, and stayed not there in the land.

²¹And the rest of the acts of Menahem, and all that he did, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?

²²And Menahem slept with his fathers; and Pekahiah his son reigned in his stead.

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Reflection Questions

How do you respond to pressure from others?

What does financial sacrifice mean for you?

When have you felt compelled to compromise your values?

Life Application

faith

Consider how you can trust God in difficult situations instead of relying solely on human solutions.

relationships

Reflect on how you can support those in power without compromising your integrity.

People in This Verse

MenahemOT

Menahem was a king of Israel known for his ruthless tactics to secure his throne. His reign was marked by heavy taxation and political instability.

First appearance: 2 Kings 15:14

Places in This Verse

Assyria(Northern Iraq today)

Assyria was a powerful empire known for its military might and expansionist policies during the 8th century BC.

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