2 Kings 15:16 meaning and explanation

At that time Menahem, starting from Tirzah, attacked Tiphsah and everyone in its vicinity, because they would not open their gates. So he attacked Tiphsah and ripped open all the pregnant women.

2 Kings 15:16, Berean Standard Bible

Explanation preview

Menahem has just seized Israel's throne by murdering Shallum (verse 14). Marching from Tirzah, the former royal residence, he came to Tiphsah, whose people refused to open their gates to him.

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