The Definition of the word Menahem

Menahem

Conforting, the son of Gadi, and successor of Shallum, king of "Israel, whom he slew. After a reign of about ten years (B.C." "771-760) he died, leaving the throne to his son Pekahiah. His" reign was one of cruelty and oppression (2 Kings 15:14-22). "During his reign, Pul (q.v.), king of Assyria, came with a" "powerful force against Israel, but was induced to retire by a" "gift from Menahem of 1,000 talents of silver."