Why Did Hoshea Initially Submit to the Authority of the Assyrian King Shalmaneser? The submission of Hoshea, the last king of the Northern Kingdom of Israel, to the Assyrian king Shalmaneser V, is a critical moment in biblical history. This act reflects the intense geopolitical pressure faced by Israel during … Continue reading Why did Hoshea initially submit to the authority of the Assyrian king Shalmaneser?