The official prostrating in front of Shalmaneser is quite possibly King Jehu of Israel, though it could also possibly be his ambassador. This gives us some idea of Israelite dress in old testament times.
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Black obelisk of Shalmaneser III, closeup of Jehu, side A row 2 The official prostrating in front of Shalmaneser is quite possibly King Jehu of Israel, though it could also possibly be his ambassador. This gives us some idea of Israelite dress in old testament times. |