Bible Strands
2 Kings 15:22
And Menahem rested with his fathers, and his son Pekahiah reigned in his place.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The biblical narrator records the conclusion of Menahem’s reign and the immediate transfer of royal authority to his son Pekahiah. This statement functions as a chronological marker within the historical account of the northern kingdom.
The words — וַיִּשְכַּב (va/yish.Kav) literally means “and he lay down,” while תַּחְתָּיו (tach.Ta/v) translates as “in his place.”
The thread — The narrative links this succession to the preceding record of Menahem’s acts in 2 Kings 15:21 and the subsequent reign details in 2 Kings 15:23. This formulaic transition appears repeatedly throughout the books of Kings to mark royal changes.
Why it lands — The text requires the reader to track the documented line of succession and acknowledge the historical continuity of the northern monarchy. It establishes Pekahiah’s legitimacy as the immediate successor before detailing his two-year rule.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
And Menahem slept with his fathers; and Pekahiah his son reigned in his stead.