Why did Menahem pay tribute to Tiglath-Pileser, the king of Assyria, and how did this payment affect Israel’s independence?
How Menahem Secured His Power as King of Israel and His Cruelty Toward Tiphsah Keywords: Menahem king of Israel, Tiphsah massacre, Israelite monarchy, biblical history, reign of Menahem, violent kings, Old Testament kings, Israel kingdom, Assyrian tribute, biblical cruelty The story of Menahem, king of Israel, is a dramatic example…