Gadi, living during the divided kingdom of Israel, was the father of Menahem, king of Israel, as mentioned in 2 Kings 15:14.
About Gadi
Father of Menahem. Menahem revolted and killed Shallum, king of Israel, placing himself on the throne as king (2 Kgs 15:14, 17).
Family Relationships
- Child
- Menahem
Key References
Then Menahem son of Gadi went up from Tirzah to Samaria, struck down and killed Shallum son of Jabesh, and reigned in his place.
In the thirty-ninth year of Azariah’s reign over Judah, Menahem son of Gadi became king of Israel, and he reigned in Samaria ten years.
All Scripture References (2)
2 Kings (2)
Then Menahem son of Gadi went up from Tirzah to Samaria, struck down and killed Shallum son of Jabesh, and reigned in his place.
In the thirty-ninth year of Azariah’s reign over Judah, Menahem son of Gadi became king of Israel, and he reigned in Samaria ten years.