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Menahem
A brutal king who bought off the Assyrian king Tiglath-Pileser with heavy tribute.
What we know — and how we know it
Bible — stated in scripture (with verse) · 1
Archaeology — physical evidence · 1
Life, role & deeds
BibleTo secure his throne he paid a thousand talents of silver to Pul (Tiglath-Pileser) of Assyria, exacting it from the wealthy men of Israel.
2 Kings 15:19–20
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ArchaeologyThe annals of Tiglath-Pileser III record tribute from 'Menahem of Samaria' (Menihimme of Samerina) — the very payment named in Kings.
Annals of Tiglath-Pileser III (Nimrud/Calah), tribute list naming 'Menihimme of Samerina' (Menahem of Samaria); ed. H. Tadmor, 'The Inscriptions of Tiglath-Pileser III, King of Assyria' (Jerusalem: Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities, 1994); cf. ANET 283; 2 Kings 15:19-20.
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