22 And Menahem slept with his fathers; and Pekahiah his son reigned in his stead.
22 Menahem rested with his ancestors. And Pekahiah his son succeeded him as king.
22 And Menahem slept with his fathers, and Pekahiah his son reigned in his place.
22 Menahem died and joined his ancestors. His son Pekahiah became the next king.
22 So Menahem rested with his fathers. Then Pekahiah his son reigned in his place.
22 When Menahem died, his son Pekahiah became the next king.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Kings 15:22
Commentary on 2 Kings 15:8-31
(Read 2 Kings 15:8-31)
This history shows Israel in confusion. Though Judah was not without troubles, yet that kingdom was happy, compared with the state of Israel. The imperfections of true believers are very different from the allowed wickedness of ungodly men. Such is human nature, such are our hearts, if left to themselves, deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked. We have reason to be thankful for restraints, for being kept out of temptation, and should beg of God to renew a right spirit within us.