Jehu Kneeling from Black Obelisk of Shalmaneser III

Description

The stock image depicts a scene from the Black Obelisk of Shalmaneser III, an ancient Assyrian artifact from the 9th century BCE.

In the image, Jehu, the king of Israel, is depicted kneeling before Shalmaneser III, the king of Assyria, in a gesture of submission. Shalmaneser III is shown receiving tribute from Jehu in the form of a large amount of silver and gold.

The Black Obelisk is an important historical artifact that provides valuable insight into the politics and power dynamics of the ancient Near East.

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