2 Kings 15:22
New International Version
Menahem rested with his ancestors. And Pekahiah his son succeeded him as king.

New Living Translation
When Menahem died, his son Pekahiah became the next king.

English Standard Version
And Menahem slept with his fathers, and Pekahiah his son reigned in his place.

Berean Standard Bible
And Menahem rested with his fathers, and his son Pekahiah reigned in his place.

King James Bible
And Menahem slept with his fathers; and Pekahiah his son reigned in his stead.

New King James Version
So Menahem rested with his fathers. Then Pekahiah his son reigned in his place.

New American Standard Bible
And Menahem lay down with his fathers, and his son Pekahiah became king in his place.

NASB 1995
And Menahem slept with his fathers, and Pekahiah his son became king in his place.

NASB 1977
And Menahem slept with his fathers, and Pekahiah his son became king in his place.

Legacy Standard Bible
And Menahem slept with his fathers, and Pekahiah his son became king in his place.

Amplified Bible
And Menahem slept with his fathers [in death]; his son Pekahiah became king in his place.

Christian Standard Bible
Menahem rested with his ancestors, and his son Pekahiah became king in his place.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Menahem rested with his fathers, and his son Pekahiah became king in his place.

American Standard Version
And Menahem slept with his fathers; and Pekahiah his son reigned in his stead.

Contemporary English Version
Menahem died, and his son Pekahiah became king.

English Revised Version
And Menahem slept with his fathers; and Pekahiah his son reigned in his stead.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Menahem lay down in death with his ancestors, and his son Pekahiah succeeded him as king.

Good News Translation
He died and was buried, and his son Pekahiah succeeded him as king.

International Standard Version
Then Menahem died, as did his ancestors, and his son Pekahiah reigned in his place.

Majority Standard Bible
And Menahem rested with his fathers, and his son Pekahiah reigned in his place.

NET Bible
Menahem passed away and his son Pekahiah replaced him as king.

New Heart English Bible
Menahem slept with his fathers; and Pekahiah his son reigned in his place.

Webster's Bible Translation
And Menahem slept with his fathers; and Pekahiah his son reigned in his stead.

World English Bible
Menahem slept with his fathers, and Pekahiah his son reigned in his place.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And Menahem lies with his fathers, and his son Pekahiah reigns in his stead.

Young's Literal Translation
And Menahem lieth with his fathers, and reign doth Pekahiah his son in his stead.

Smith's Literal Translation
And Menahem will lie down with his fathers; and Pekahiah his son will reign in his stead.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Manahem slept with his fathers: and Phaceia his son reigned in his stead.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And Menahem slept with his fathers. And Pekahiah, his son, reigned in his place.

New American Bible
Menahem rested with his ancestors, and his son Pekahiah succeeded him as king.

New Revised Standard Version
Menahem slept with his ancestors, and his son Pekahiah succeeded him.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And Menahem slept with his fathers; and Pekahiah his son reigned in his stead.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Makhanim slept with his parents, and Peqakhia his son reigned after him.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And Menahem slept with his fathers; and Pekahiah his son reigned in his stead.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And Manaem slept with his fathers; and Phakesias his son reigned in his stead.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Menahem Reigns in Israel
21As for the rest of the acts of Menahem, along with all his accomplishments, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel? 22And Menahem rested with his fathers, and his son Pekahiah reigned in his place.

Cross References
2 Kings 15:7
And Azariah rested with his fathers and was buried near them in the City of David. And his son Jotham reigned in his place.

2 Kings 14:29
And Jeroboam rested with his fathers, the kings of Israel. And his son Zechariah reigned in his place.

2 Kings 16:20
And Ahaz rested with his fathers and was buried with them in the City of David, and his son Hezekiah reigned in his place.

2 Kings 12:21
His servants Jozabad son of Shimeath and Jehozabad son of Shomer struck him down, and he died. And they buried him with his fathers in the City of David, and his son Amaziah reigned in his place.

2 Kings 13:9
And Jehoahaz rested with his fathers and was buried in Samaria. And his son Jehoash reigned in his place.

2 Kings 13:13
And Jehoash rested with his fathers, and Jeroboam succeeded him on the throne. Jehoash was buried in Samaria with the kings of Israel.

2 Kings 14:16
And Jehoash rested with his fathers and was buried in Samaria with the kings of Israel. And his son Jeroboam reigned in his place.

2 Kings 14:17
Amaziah son of Joash king of Judah lived for fifteen years after the death of Jehoash son of Jehoahaz king of Israel.

2 Kings 14:18
As for the rest of the acts of Amaziah, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Judah?

2 Kings 14:19
And conspirators plotted against Amaziah in Jerusalem, and he fled to Lachish. But men were sent after him to Lachish, and they killed him there.

2 Kings 14:20
They carried him back on horses and buried him in Jerusalem with his fathers in the City of David.

2 Kings 14:21
Then all the people of Judah took Azariah, who was sixteen years old, and made him king in place of his father Amaziah.

2 Kings 14:22
Azariah was the one who rebuilt Elath and restored it to Judah after King Amaziah rested with his fathers.

2 Kings 14:23
In the fifteenth year of the reign of Amaziah son of Joash over Judah, Jeroboam son of Jehoash became king of Israel, and he reigned in Samaria forty-one years.

2 Kings 14:24
And he did evil in the sight of the LORD and did not turn away from all the sins that Jeroboam son of Nebat had caused Israel to commit.


Treasury of Scripture

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

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2 Kings 15
1. Azariah's good reign
5. He dying a leper, is succeeded by Jotham
8. Zachariah the last of Jehu's generation, reigning ill, is slain by Shallum
13. Shallum, reigning a month, is slain by Nenahem
16. Menahem strengthens himself by Pul
21. Pekahiah succeeds him
23. Pekahiah is slain by Pekah
27. Pekah is oppressed by Tiglath-pileser, and slain by Hoshea
32. Jotham's good reign
36. Ahaz succeeds him














And Menahem rested
The phrase "rested" is a euphemism for death, commonly used in the Old Testament. The Hebrew word used here is "שָׁכַב" (shakab), which means to lie down or to sleep. This term reflects the belief in a peaceful transition from life to death for those who are part of God's covenant people. Menahem's reign was marked by violence and oppression, yet his death is described with this gentle term, suggesting a return to peace and the hope of rest in the afterlife.

with his fathers
This phrase indicates burial in the family tomb, a common practice in ancient Israel. It signifies continuity and connection with one's ancestors, emphasizing the importance of family lineage and heritage. The phrase also implies a sense of belonging and honor, as being laid to rest with one's fathers was considered a dignified end. It reflects the biblical theme of generational legacy and the hope of being gathered to one's people in death.

and his son Pekahiah
Pekahiah, whose name means "Yahweh has opened his eyes," ascends to the throne, continuing the dynastic succession. This highlights the hereditary nature of kingship in Israel, where the throne often passed from father to son. The mention of Pekahiah as Menahem's son underscores the importance of lineage and the divine right to rule, a concept deeply rooted in the biblical narrative of God's covenant with David and his descendants.

became king
The transition of power is succinctly noted, indicating the continuation of governance and the stability of the monarchy, despite the turbulent times. The Hebrew word "מָלַךְ" (malak) means to reign or to be king, emphasizing the authority and responsibility bestowed upon Pekahiah. This transition serves as a reminder of God's sovereignty over the affairs of nations, as He raises up and deposes kings according to His divine plan.

in his place
This phrase signifies the succession and replacement of one king by another. It reflects the temporal nature of human leadership and the inevitability of change. The continuity of leadership, despite the moral and spiritual failings of many kings, points to God's enduring purpose and the unfolding of His redemptive history. It serves as a reminder that while human leaders come and go, God's kingdom remains unshaken and His purposes prevail throughout generations.

Verse 22. - And Menahem slept with his fathers - i.e., died - and Pekahiah his son reigned in his stead. So Josephus ('Ant. Jud.,' 9:11. § 1), who calls him "Phakeias."

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
And Menahem
מְנַחֵ֖ם (mə·na·ḥêm)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4505: Menahem -- 'comforter', king of Northern Israel

rested
וַיִּשְׁכַּ֥ב (way·yiš·kaḇ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7901: To lie down

with
עִם־ (‘im-)
Preposition
Strong's 5973: With, equally with

his fathers,
אֲבֹתָ֑יו (’ă·ḇō·ṯāw)
Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 1: Father

and his son
בְנ֖וֹ (ḇə·nōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 1121: A son

Pekahiah
פְּקַחְיָ֥ה (pə·qaḥ·yāh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 6494: Pekahiah -- 'Yah has opened (the eyes)', a king of Israel

became king
וַיִּמְלֹ֛ךְ (way·yim·lōḵ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 4427: To reign, inceptively, to ascend the throne, to induct into royalty, to take counsel

in his place.
תַּחְתָּֽיו׃ (taḥ·tāw)
Preposition | third person masculine singular
Strong's 8478: The bottom, below, in lieu of


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