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PEKAHIAH, Son and Successor of Menahem King of Israel1, who reigned but two Years. He did Evil before the Lord, and followed the Steps of Jeroboam the Son of Nebat, who made Israel to sin. Pekah the Son of Remaliah conspired against him, and killed him in his own Palace. See PEKAH before.
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