What Kind of King Was Pekahiah? Understanding His Reign and Idolatry in Israel Pekahiah, the fifteenth king of Israel, ruled during a turbulent period in the northern kingdom’s history. His reign, though short-lived, exemplified the continuation of spiritual decay and political instability that plagued Israel after the death of Jeroboam … Continue reading What kind of king was Pekahiah, and how did his reign continue the pattern of idolatry in Israel?