Lux Domini
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.

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.