Word: XQ@PNLY

Pronounce: shal-man-eh'-ser

Strong: H8022

Orig: of foreign derivation; Shalmaneser, an Assyrian king:--Shalmaneser. Comp 8020. H8020

Use: Proper Name Masculine

Grk Strong:

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; it is uncertain whether Shalmaneser or Sargon concluded the siege which finally ended the northern kingdom
1a) maybe a common name for Assyrian kings in the 8th century BC