menahem

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menahem - Easton's 1897 Bible Dictionary :

  Menahem
  conforting, the son of Gadi, and successor of Shallum, king of
  Israel, whom he slew. After a reign of about ten years (B.C.
  771-760) he died, leaving the throne to his son Pekahiah. His
  reign was one of cruelty and oppression (2 Kings 15:14-22).
  During his reign, Pul (q.v.), king of Assyria, came with a
  powerful force against Israel, but was induced to retire by a
  gift from Menahem of 1,000 talents of silver.