2 Kings 15:17In the nine and thirtieth year of Azariah king of Judah began Menahem the son of Gadi to reign over Israel, and reigned ten years in Samaria.
The setting
Samaria, Israel, ~738 BC. Palace scribes record another king taking power in the chaotic final decades before Assyrian conquest. Modern-day West Bank, Palestine.
The emotion here: dutiful record-keeping during national instability
The original word
malak (מלך) — to reign, exercise royal authority, take dominion
Why it matters
Menahem murdered the previous king Shallum after only one month of rule
Read with care
What most readers miss in 2 Kings 15:17
This is year 39 of a 52-year reign — Azariah was incredibly stable while Israel had chaos
Common misconceptionPeople think this is just boring genealogy, but it's documenting the rapid collapse of Israel's government — 6 kings in 15 years.
The thread continues
Verses that echo 2 Kings 15:17
Bible Genome reading
2 Kings 15:17 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
2 Kings 15:17 comes from the book of 2 Kings, written during the Divided Kingdom period. The setting is a royal palace. These words are attributed to Narrator. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 20% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include chronology, reign. Notable phrases: ten years in Samaria.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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