Shalmaneser V

Shalmaneser V was an ancient Assyrian king who ruled around 727–722 BCE. He was known for his military campaigns and efforts to expand and strengthen the Assyrian Empire. His reign included the conquest of parts of modern-day Iraq and Syria. Shalmaneser V is also notable for beginning the siege of Jerusalem, though it was completed after his death by his successor, Sargon II. His rule marked a period of empire-building and military activity, emphasizing Assyria's power in the ancient Near East.