Egyptians appear in different places in the Bible...
One of the most controversial (and interesting) discussions in the last century has been the identification of the King 'So' from Egypt. In 2 Kings XVII 4, it is said that Hoshea, King of Israel, decided (around 720BC) not to pay tribute to the Assyrian king Shalmaneser V but turning instead to Egypt. Hoshea sent, then, messages to "So, King of Egypt".
Who was So?
Different authors pointed to Shabaka, Shabataka, Piankhy... Nowadays, the egyptological and biblelogical communities look in two directions: Tefnakht from Sais or Osorkon IV from Tanis. But it seems that the 'enigma' is not solved, yet.
Who was So?
Different authors pointed to Shabaka, Shabataka, Piankhy... Nowadays, the egyptological and biblelogical communities look in two directions: Tefnakht from Sais or Osorkon IV from Tanis. But it seems that the 'enigma' is not solved, yet.
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Who was this King So?
