Side B:

Shalmaneser black obelisk side B shows Israelites bearing tribute in the second row below the cuneiform inscription that describes the scene.

In the middle row in the image to the right
(or, the second row) on side B
of the Black Obelisk of Shalmaneser
two Assyrian officials lead three Israelite tribute bears who are carrying silver, gold, gold vessels and tin according to the cuneiform inscription
directly above the scene.

Side C:

Israelite tribute bears for Israel's King Jehu in second row bring gold, golden bowl, golden tureen, golden vessels, golden pails, tin, spears and staffs of the kings hand.

Side A:

In the second row Shalmaneser stands in front of Israel's King Jehu who is on his knees bowing with his face on the ground. The cuneiform inscription above the scene describes this second row of side A of the Black Obelisk of Shalmaneser III saying:

"The tribute of Jehu, son of Omri: I received from him silver, gold, a golden saplu-bowl, a golden vase with pointed bottom, golden tumblers, golden buckets, tin,
a staff for a king, (and) wooden puruhtu."
(ANET 281).

King Jehu paying tribute to Assyrian King Shalmaneser III while asking for military assistance against Israel's northern neighbors, the Arameans.

Close up of King Jehu on his face in row
two on side A of the Black Obelisk of Shalmaneser III

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