2 Kings

Continues the story of the divided kingdoms, their decline, and eventual exile.

Chapter 15

KJV - 2 Kings 15:20

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.

Menahem took money from wealthy people in Israel, 50 silver coins from each person, to give to the king of Assyria. After receiving the money, the king of Assyria left and didn't stay in their land.

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