How Did Pekah Assassinate Pekahiah and Claim the Throne? The period of Israel’s history following the reign of Jeroboam II was marked by political instability, violence, and rapid turnover of kings. One of the most dramatic examples of this turbulence is the assassination of King Pekahiah by Pekah. This event … Continue reading How did Pekah assassinate Pekahiah and claim the throne?