Menahem

Menahem son of Gadi came from Tirzah to Samaria, struck down Shallum son of Jabesh, killed him, and reigned in his place 2 Kings 15:14. He struck Tiphsah, all who were in it, and its territory from Tirzah, because they did not open to him 2 Kings 15:16.

Menahem became king over Israel in the 39th year of Azariah king of Judah and reigned 10 years in Samaria 2 Kings 15:17. He did evil in Yahweh's sight and did not depart all his days from the sins of Jeroboam I 2 Kings 15:18.

Pul king of Assyria came against the land, and Menahem gave him 1000 talents of silver so that his hand might be with him to confirm the kingdom in his hand 2 Kings 15:19. Menahem exacted the silver from wealthy men of Israel, 50 shekels from each man, and the king of Assyria withdrew 2 Kings 15:20. Menahem died, and Pekahiah his son reigned in his place 2 Kings 15:21-22.