oct 1, 729 BC - Tiglath-Pileser III Summary Inscription Seven

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Discovered in 1873 by Austen Henry Layard in the ancient Assyrian palace of Nimrud. Lists numerous conquests and building operations. Contains the first known extra-biblical proof of Ahaz, king of Judah.

2 Kings 16:8 -- “And Ahaz took the silver and gold that was found in the house of the Lord, and in the treasures of the king’s house, and sent it for a present to the king of Assyria”

The inscription reads: From these I received tribute … Sanipu of Ammon, Salamanu of Moab, … Mitinti of Ashkelon, Jehoahaz [Ahaz] of Judah, Kaush-malaku of Edom, … Hanno of Gaza … including gold, silver, iron, fine cloth and many garments made from wool that was dyed in purple … as well as all kinds of lavish gifts from many nations and from the kings that rule over them.

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