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Tiglath-pileser
A person of the divided monarchy of Israel and Judah, first named at 2 Kings 15:19.
What we know — and how we know it
Bible — stated in scripture (with verse) · 1
Archaeology — physical evidence · 1
Life, role & deeds
BibleThe Assyrian conqueror (called Pul in Kings) who took tribute from Menahem, deported the northern tribes, and came at Ahaz's call.
2 Kings 15:29; 16:7–10
Unknown artistUnknown artist — Public domain (via Wikimedia Commons)
ArchaeologyTiglath-Pileser III's own annals and palace reliefs from Nimrud record these very campaigns and the tribute of Israel and Judah.
Annals and palace reliefs of Tiglath-Pileser III from the Central Palace at Nimrud (Kalhu), excavated by A. H. Layard, now in the British Museum, recording the tribute of Menahem of Samaria and of Jeho-ahaz (Ahaz) of Judah; standard edition H. Tadmor, 'The Inscriptions of Tiglath-Pileser III, King of Assyria' (Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities, 1994); cf. Tadmor & Yamada, RINAP 1 (2011)