Lux Domini
And Pul the king of Assyria came against the land: and Menahem gave Pul a thousand talents of silver, that his hand might be with him to confirm the kingdom in his hand.

Key themes

HopeJustice and mercyTruthProphetic witness

Glossary

Menahem Person

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.

Assyria Place

Biblical region. Modern identification: Nineveh.