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4 results for "Tilgath-pilneser"
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Tiglath-Pileser III Character
Tiglath-Pileser III was the king of Assyria (reigned c. 745-727 BC) who made Assyria the dominant power of the Near East and drew both Israel and Judah into its…
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Menahem Character
Menahem was a king of Israel who seized the throne by murdering Shallum and reigned ten years with notable cruelty, even sacking a town that would not submit. W…
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Pekah Character
Pekah was a captain who assassinated Pekahiah to become king of Israel, reigning during the empire's decline. He allied with Rezin of Syria against Judah in the…
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Shalmaneser V Character
Shalmaneser V was the king of Assyria (reigned c. 727-722 BC) who succeeded Tiglath-Pileser III. Hoshea, the last king of Israel, became his servant and paid hi…