Tiglath-pileser III

noun

1. died 727 b.c., king of Assyria 745–727.

Tiglath-pileser III

noun

1. known as Pulu. died ?727 _bc , king of Assyria (745–727), who greatly extended his empire, subjugating Syria and Palestine

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In Wellhausen’s words, each petty state “revolved on its own axis” of social-religious life till the armies of Tiglath-Pileser III. broke up the security within the Canaanite borders.

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Ahaz appealed to Tiglath-Pileser III., king of Assyria, sent him gifts, and besought his protection.

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By what right Tiglath-pileser III. took the throne is not known.

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How it is that Tiglath-pileser III. of Assyria was called Pûlu is not known.

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Indeed it was only in this way that usurpers like Tiglath-pileser III and Sargon obtained any recognition of their legitimate right to the throne.

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