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pekahiah in Easton's Bible Dictionary

the Lord opened his eyes, the son and successor of Menahem on the throne of Israel. He was murdered in the royal palace of Samaria by Pekah, one of the captains of his army (2 Kings 15:23-26), after a reign of two years (B.C. 761-759). He "did that which was evil in the sight of the Lord."

pekahiah in Smith's Bible Dictionary

(whose eyes Jehovah opened), son and successor of Menahem was the 17th king of the separate kingdom of Israel, B.C. 759-757. After a brief reign of scarcely two years a conspiracy was organized against him by Pekah, who murdered him and seized the throne.

pekahiah in Schaff's Bible Dictionary

PEKAHI'AH (Jehovah has opened his eyes) succeeded his father, Menahem, as king of Israel in 760, and reigned only two years, being murdered by Pekah, b.c. 758. 2 Kgs 15:22-26.

pekahiah in Fausset's Bible Dictionary

Menahem's son and successor, slain by Pekah. Reigned 759-757 B.C.