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2 Kings 15:18-20
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2 Kings 15:18-20
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18 Menahem did what the Lord said was wrong. He did not stop committing the sins of Jeroboam son of Nebat who caused Israel to sin.
19 King Pul of Assyria came to fight against Israel. Menahem gave Pul 75,000 pounds[a] of silver so that Pul would support him and help him gain complete control of the kingdom. 20 Menahem raised the money by making all the rich and powerful men pay taxes. He taxed each man 20 ounces[b] of silver and gave the money to the king of Assyria. So the king of Assyria left and did not stay there in Israel.
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- 2 Kings 15:19 75,000 pounds Literally, “1000 talents” (34,500 kg).
- 2 Kings 15:20 20 ounces Literally, “50 shekels” (575 g).
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