Overview:
Salmanasar, also known as Shalmaneser, is a name associated with several Assyrian kings mentioned in the Bible. The most notable of these is Shalmaneser V, who reigned from 727 to 722 BC. He is primarily recognized for his role in the conquest of the Northern Kingdom of Israel and the subsequent exile of the Israelites.

Biblical References:
The name Salmanasar appears in the context of the Assyrian Empire's interactions with Israel. The Berean Standard Bible provides insight into these events, particularly in the books of 2 Kings and 2 Chronicles.

1. 2 Kings 17:3-6 : "Shalmaneser king of Assyria came up to attack Hoshea, who had been Shalmaneser’s vassal and had paid him tribute. But the king of Assyria discovered that Hoshea had conspired against him by sending envoys to So king of Egypt and by not paying tribute to the king of Assyria as he had done year by year. Therefore, Shalmaneser seized him and put him in prison. Then the king of Assyria invaded the entire land, marched up to Samaria, and besieged it for three years. In the ninth year of Hoshea, the king of Assyria captured Samaria and deported the Israelites to Assyria. He settled them in Halah, in Gozan on the Habor River, and in the towns of the Medes."

2. 2 Kings 18:9-12 : "In the fourth year of Hezekiah’s reign, which was the seventh year of Hoshea son of Elah king of Israel, Shalmaneser king of Assyria marched against Samaria and besieged it. And at the end of three years, the Assyrians captured it. So Samaria was taken in the sixth year of Hezekiah’s reign, which was the ninth year of Hoshea king of Israel. The king of Assyria deported the Israelites to Assyria and settled them in Halah, in Gozan on the Habor River, and in the towns of the Medes. This happened because they had not obeyed the voice of the LORD their God, but had violated His covenant—all that Moses the servant of the LORD had commanded—and they neither listened nor obeyed."

Historical Context:
Shalmaneser V was the son of Tiglath-Pileser III and continued his father's expansionist policies. His reign is marked by the Assyrian Empire's aggressive campaigns to subdue rebellious vassal states, including the Kingdom of Israel. The siege and fall of Samaria in 722 BC were pivotal events that led to the dispersion of the ten tribes of Israel, often referred to as the "Lost Tribes."

Theological Significance:
The actions of Salmanasar are seen as a fulfillment of prophetic warnings given to Israel regarding their disobedience to God's covenant. The fall of Samaria and the exile of the Israelites serve as a sobering reminder of the consequences of turning away from God. The biblical narrative emphasizes the importance of faithfulness and obedience to God's commands, as well as the sovereignty of God over the nations.

Cultural and Archaeological Insights:
Archaeological findings, such as Assyrian records and inscriptions, corroborate the biblical account of Shalmaneser's campaigns. These records provide additional context to the geopolitical dynamics of the ancient Near East during this period. The Assyrian policy of deportation and resettlement was a strategic move to prevent rebellion and assimilate conquered peoples into the empire.

Legacy:
The legacy of Salmanasar, particularly Shalmaneser V, is intertwined with the history of Israel and the broader narrative of God's dealings with His people. His actions set the stage for subsequent events in the biblical timeline, including the rise of the prophets who called for repentance and the eventual restoration of Israel.SALMANASAR

sal-ma-na'-sar (2 Esdras 13:40) = SHALMANESER (which see).

But in Samaria, Zacharia the King, who was Very Wicked...
... For Salmanasar, king of the Assyrians, made war with him, and when conquered
rendered him tributary. But when, with secret plans ...
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The Jewish Institutions and Laws of Far Higher Antiquity than the ...
... Babylon. And Salmanasar the king of the Assyrians carried away the people
of Samaria into the country of the Medes and to Babylon. ...
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The Reaction against Egypt
... Sapalulu has the same name as that wo meet with later on in the country
of Patin, in the time of Salmanasar III., viz. Sapalulme. ...
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The First Chaldaean Empire and the Hyksos in Egypt
History Of Egypt, Chaldaea, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria, V 4. <. ...
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Salmanasar
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia SALMANASAR. sal-ma-na'-sar
(2 Esdras 13:40) = SHALMANESER (which see). ...
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