Shalmaneser, also known as Shalman, was a king of Assyria during the divided kingdom period, mentioned in 2 Kings 17:3 and Hosea 10:14.
About Shalmaneser
Name of several Assyrian rulers, two of whom had direct contact with the people of Israel. However, only Shalmaneser V is known by name in the Bible.
1. Shalmaneser I (1274–1245 BC), the first king of this name, was active in the days when Israel was emerging as a significant group in Palestine. He had no direct contact with Israel.
Key References
Shalmaneser king of Assyria attacked him, and Hoshea became his vassal and paid him tribute.
In the fourth year of Hezekiah’s reign, which was the seventh year of the reign of Hoshea son of Elah over Israel, Shalmaneser king of Assyria marched against Samaria and besieged it.
the roar of battle will rise against your people, so that all your fortresses will be demolished as Shalman devastated Beth-arbel in the day of battle, when mothers were dashed to pieces along with their children.
All Scripture References (3)
2 Kings (2)
Shalmaneser king of Assyria attacked him, and Hoshea became his vassal and paid him tribute.
In the fourth year of Hezekiah’s reign, which was the seventh year of the reign of Hoshea son of Elah over Israel, Shalmaneser king of Assyria marched against Samaria and besieged it.
Hosea (1)
the roar of battle will rise against your people, so that all your fortresses will be demolished as Shalman devastated Beth-arbel in the day of battle, when mothers were dashed to pieces along with their children.