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The Obelisk of Shalmaneser III

This black limestone obelisk depicts five kings conquered by Shalmaneser III, king of Assyria from 858–824 BC. Each side of the obelisk portrays the five kings in postures of submission to Shalmaneser, either in prostration to him or bringing tribute. The second is Jehu of the house of Omri, king of Israel. This account is found only here; it is not recorded in the Bible.