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Esarhaddon
Son of Sennacherib, in the divided monarchy of Israel and Judah. Named in scripture at 2 Kings 19:37.
What we know — and how we know it
Bible — stated in scripture (with verse) · 1
Archaeology — physical evidence · 1
Life, role & deeds
BibleThe Assyrian king to whom Manasseh paid tribute, and who resettled foreign peoples in Samaria.
Ezra 4:2; 2 Kings 19:37
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ArchaeologyEsarhaddon's own prisms and vassal treaties survive in abundance — his tribute lists name 'Manasseh king of Judah'.
Esarhaddon's building inscription (Nineveh Prism, British Museum) listing 22 vassal kings incl. 'Manasseh (Menasî) king of Judah'; ed. R. Borger, 'Die Inschriften Asarhaddons, Königs von Assyrien' (AfO Beiheft 9, 1956). Succession/vassal-treaty tablets from the Temple of Nabû at Nimrud (excav. M. Mallowan, 1955); ed. D. J. Wiseman, 'The Vassal-Treaties of Esarhaddon', Iraq 20 (1958).