In his days Pul king of the Assyrians went up against the land: and Menahem gave to Pul a thousand talents of silver to aid him with his power.

And Menahem raised the silver [by a tax] upon Israel, even on every mighty man in wealth, to give to the king of the Assyrians; fifty shekels [were levied] on each man; and the king of the Assyrians departed, and remained not there in the land.