שַׁלְמַנְאֶסֶר

A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Ki.17.3; also called Shalman at Hos.10.14;

Also named: shal.man (שַׁלְמַן "Shalman" H8020)

§ Shalmaneser = "fire-worshipper"

1) Assyrian king who probably reigned between Tiglath-pileser and Sargon; invaded the northern kingdom of Israel when the last king Hoshea was on the throne; forced Hoshea to pay tribute but had to reinvade when Hoshea reneged…