Concept:This question tests knowledge of the succession and assassination of the kings of Israel in 2 Kings.
Explanation:Pekahiah was the son of Menahem and he became king of Israel after his father died naturally.
He did not assassinate his predecessor because the throne passed to him peacefully at Menahem's death.
Pekahiah reigned in Samaria for two years.
However, Pekah, the son of Remaliah and Pekahiah's chief army officer, conspired against him and assassinated him.
Pekah then succeeded Pekahiah as the king of Israel.
In contrast, Shallum assassinated Zechariah to become king, and Pekah assassinated Pekahiah to take the throne.
Hoshea also assassinated Pekah before he became king.
Therefore, the only king among the options who did not kill his predecessor but was killed by his successor is Pekahiah, since he succeeded his father by natural death and was later killed by Pekah.
Answer:D. Pekahiah