WebBible Encyclopedia
Home

Encyclopedia Index
WebBible Home

Pekahiah

Meaning: the Lord opened his eyes

the son and successor of Menahem on the throne of Israel

He was murdered in the royal palace of Samaria by Pekah, one of the captains of his army (2 Kings 15:23-26), after a reign of two years (B.C. 761-759). He "did that which was evil in the sight of the Lord."