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Shalmaneser III was a king of Assyria who reigned from 859-824 BCE, during a period of significant political and military expansion in the ancient Near East. He is known for his military campaigns, which were recorded on numerous inscriptions and monuments throughout his reign, and for his efforts to centralize and strengthen the Assyrian state. One of Shalmaneser III's most significant military campaigns was his invasion of the Kingdom of Urartu, which he undertook in the late 840s BCE. This campaign resulted in the capture of several major Urartian cities and the establishment of Assyrian control over much of the region. Shalmaneser III's victory over Urartu solidified his position as a dominant force in the region and helped to establish the Assyrian Empire as a major power. In addition to his military campaigns, Shalmaneser III is known for his efforts to strengthen the Assyrian state through administrative and bureaucratic reforms. He established a system of provincial gov...

The Battle of Qarqar was a military engagement that took place in 853 BCE. It was fought between an alliance of various kingdoms, including the Arameans, Assyrians, and others, and a coalition of forces led by King Shalmaneser III of Assyria. The battle is significant because it was one of the earliest recorded conflicts in history and involved a large number of combatants. This essay will explore the background of the battle, the main events, and the impact it had on the region. Biblical Significance The Battle of Qarqar is mentioned in the Bible, specifically in 2 Kings 19:9 and Isaiah 37:9, which describe King Sennacherib of Assyria's campaign against Judah. In these accounts, Sennacherib is said to have boasted about his victories over various nations, including "the kings of the Hittites and the kings of Egypt" who are believed to have been part of the coalition that fought against Assyria at Qarqar. Kurkh Monoliths The Kurkh Monoliths are a set of Assyrian inscripti...

Edwin R. Thiele (1895-1986) was a prominent American biblical scholar and archaeologist, best known for his groundbreaking work on the chronology of the Old Testament. He was born in Chicago, Illinois and earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Emmanuel Missionary College (now Andrews University) in Michigan in 1918. He later went on to earn a PhD in archaeology and history from the University of Chicago in 1924. Thiele began his academic career as a professor of history and Bible at Emmanuel Missionary College, where he taught from 1920 to 1925. He later served as a professor at several other institutions, including Pacific Union College, Loma Linda University, and Andrews University. In addition to his teaching duties, Thiele also served as a field archaeologist for the American Schools of Oriental Research in Jerusalem from 1931 to 1936. Thiele is best known for his work on the chronology of the Old Testament, particularly his efforts to reconcile the different dating systems used b...