Menahem’s Tribute to Tiglath-Pileser and Its Impact on Israel’s Independence Keywords: Menahem, tribute, Tiglath-Pileser, Assyria, Israel, Israelite kings, political independence, 2 Kings, biblical history, Assyrian empire Background: Menahem’s Rise to Power After a period of political instability in the northern kingdom of Israel, Menahem became king following the assassination of … Continue reading Why did Menahem pay tribute to Tiglath-Pileser, the king of Assyria, and how did this payment affect Israel’s independence?