Shalmaneser in Smiths Bible Dictionary
(fire-worshipper) was the Assyrian king who reigned probably
between Tiglath-Pileser and Sargon, B.C. 727-722. He led the
forces of Assyria into Israel, where Hoshea, the last king of
Israel, had revolted against his authority. 2Ki 17:3 Hoshea
submitted and consented to pay tribute; but he soon after
concluded all alliance with the king of Egypt, and withheld
his tribute in consequence. In B.C. 723 Shalmaneser invaded
Israel for the second time, and, as Hoshea refused to submit,
laid siege to Samaria. The siege lasted to the third year,
B.C. 721, when the Assyrian arms prevailed. 2Ki 17:4-6; 18:9-
11 It is uncertain whether Shalmaneser conducted the siege to
its close, or whether he did not lose his crown to Sargon
before the city was taken.
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