Tilgath-Pilneser
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Tilgath-Pilneser in the Bible?
Tilgath-pilneser is a variant spelling of Tiglath-pileser III, an Assyrian monarch who conquered the northern kingdom of Israel and deported its population.
SIGNIFICANCE
Recognizing Tilgath-pilneser as Tiglath-pileser III clarifies the historical context of the Assyrian conquests described in 2 Kings and 1 Chronicles, linking biblical narratives to established Assyrian chronology.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Tilgath-Pilneser reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Tilgath-Pilneser in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Tilgath-Pilneser 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
"Tilgath-Pilneser." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/tilgathpilneser/