2 Kings 15:22
“Menahem slept with his fathers, and Pekahiah his son reigned in his place.”
What does 2 Kings 15:22 mean?
When a king in the Old Testament "slept with his fathers," it meant he died and was buried in the family tomb, following the custom of his ancestors. This particular verse marks the end of King Menahem's reign over Israel and the beginning of his son Pekahiah's rule. The simple statement reflects how these historical records were documented: matter-of-factly, focusing on the succession of power rather than the details of what made each king memorable or significant. It's a brief moment in a longer story of Israel's kings, many of whom faced difficult circumstances and made complicated choices.