The standard concluding formula is used to summarize the reign of Menahem (see the comments at 1 Kgs 11.41). In this case the question format is used, but it will be better in many languages to transform this into a direct affirmation.

For deeds see the comments at verse 11.

The Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel: See the discussion at 1 Kgs 14.19.

Quoted with permission from Omanson, Roger L. and Ellington, John E. A Handbook on 1-2 Kings, Volume 2. (UBS Helps for Translators). New York: UBS, 2008. For this and other handbooks for translators see here .