Tiglath-Pileser
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Tiglath-Pileser in the Bible?
King of Assyria who conquered the northern kingdom of Israel, deporting its population and reorganizing the region into Assyrian provinces, while also intervening in Judah to support King Ahaz against the coalition of Rezin and Pekah.
SIGNIFICANCE
Understanding Tiglath-pileser's campaigns clarifies the historical context of the Assyrian exile in 2 Kings 15-17 and explains the geopolitical pressures that shaped the prophetic literature of Isaiah and Amos.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Tiglath-Pileser reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Tiglath-Pileser in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Tiglath-Pileser clarify?
Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.
How to Cite This Entry
"Tiglath-Pileser." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/tiglathpileser/