Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:
(comforter). Usurper of Israel’s throne. Idolatrous and cruel. Reigned B. C. 772-761 (2 Kings 15:14-22).
Concise Bible Dictionary:
Son of Galli: he conspired and slew Shallum king of Israel, and reigned in his stead. He was a cruel and idolatrous ruler. To avert an Assyrian invasion he paid a thousand talents of silver, which he exacted from the people. He reigned ten years, B.C. 772-761 (2 Kings 15:14-23).
Strong’s Dictionary of Hebrew Words:
Meaning:
from 5162; comforter; Menachem, an Israelite
Jackson’s Dictionary of Scripture Proper Names:
comforter
Potts’ Bible Proper Names:
Comforter; consoler:―son of Gadi, who slew Shallum [MANAEN], 2 Kings 15:14. {Consolator}