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.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And he did that which was evil in the sight of the Lord,.... Not only in committing the above crimes of usurpation and…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Menahem exacted the money - The kings of Israel had no such ready resource in difficulties as that possessed by the…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Each man fifty shekels of silver - Upwards of five pounds sterling a man.
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Kings 15:8-31
The best days of the kingdom of Israel were while the government was in Jehu's family. In his reign, and the next three…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Menahem exacted the money Fifty shekels=one maneh, was the sixtieth part of a talent of silver. Hence the mighty men of…
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