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2 Kings 15:11-16 International Children’s Bible (ICB)

11. The other acts of Zechariah are written down. They are in the book of the history of the kings of Israel.

12. Now the Lord had told Jehu: “Your sons down to your great-great-grandchildren will be kings of Israel.” And the Lord’s word came true.

13. Then Shallum son of Jabesh became king. This was during Uzziah’s thirty-ninth year as king of Judah. Shallum ruled for a month in Samaria.

14. Then Menahem son of Gadi came up from Tirzah to Samaria. He attacked Shallum son of Jabesh in Samaria. He killed him and became king in Shallum’s place.

15. The other acts of Shallum and his secret plans are written down. They are in the book of the history of the kings of Israel.

16. Menahem started out from Tirzah and attacked Tiphsah. He destroyed the city and the area nearby. This was because the people had refused to open the city gate for him. So he defeated them and ripped open all their pregnant women.

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