- Bible
- 2 Kings
- Chapter 15
- Verse 17
2 Kings 15:17
In the nine and thirtieth year of Azariah king of Judah began Menahem the son of Gadi to reign over Israel, and reigned ten years in Samaria.
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Gill's Exposition
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