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Gadi was the father of Menahem, who became king of Israel after assassinating Shallum.
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Gadi is mentioned in 2Ki.15.14, 17 as the father of Menahem, who became king of Israel during a time of political instability. Menahem, the son of Gadi, assassinated Shallum, who had previously overthrown Zechariah to become king (2Ki.15.10, 14). Menahem then reigned as king of Israel for ten years (2Ki.15.17). During his reign, Menahem faced the threat of the Assyrian king Pul (Tiglath-Pileser III) and paid him a large tribute to gain his support and strengthen his hold on the kingdom (2Ki.15.19-20). Menahem's reign was marked by violence and oppression, as he brutally suppressed any opposition to his rule (2Ki.15.16).
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A Gadite, father of Menahem a king of Israel. (2 Kings 15:14,17)
GA'DI (a Gadite), the father of Menahem, a king of Israel. 2 Kgs 15:14, 2 Kgs 15:17.
GA'DI (a Gadite), the father of Menahem, a king of Israel. 2 Kgs 15:14, 2 Kgs 15:17.
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2 verses in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H1424
Then Menahem son of Gadi went up from Tirzah to Samaria, struck down and killed Shallum son of Jabesh, and reigned in his place.
In the thirty-ninth year of Azariahʼs reign over Judah, Menahem son of Gadi became king of Israel, and he reigned in Samaria ten years.
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