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Pekahiah

r. c. 742–740 BCE · 8th century BCE · Also known as Pekahiah of Israel

Pekahiah was king of Israel for about two years around 742–740 BCE, succeeding his father Menahem. According to the Books of Kings he was assassinated in his palace at Samaria by his officer Pekah, who took the throne and then turned against Assyria in alliance with Damascus.

Pekahiah
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