Pekahiah Pekahiah

Pekahiah - Definition and Overview

Pekahiah ("the Lord opened his eyes") was king of Israel and the son of Menahem. Albright has dated his reign to 738 - 737 BC, while Thiele offers the dates 742 - 740 BC.

He was murdered in the royal palace at Samaria by Pekah, one of the captains of his army (2 Kings 15:23-26), after a reign of two years.

Preceded by:
Menahem
King of Israel Succeeded by:
Pekah


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