2 Kings 15:19

Then Pul king of Assyria invaded the land. Menahem gave Pul a thousand talents of silver. He wanted Pul to help him. He wanted to make his own hold on the kingdom stronger.

2 Kings 15:19, Readable English Bible (READ)

Note: A thousand talents was about 37 tons.

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