Why was Shallum’s reign extremely short, and how did Menahem seize power?
Why Was Shallum’s Reign Extremely Short, and How Did Menahem Seize Power? The history of Israel after the death of Jeroboam II was marked by political instability, assassinations, and rapid changes in leadership. One of the clearest examples of this turbulence is the brief reign of Shallum, followed by the…