36:1 Shalmaneser V King of Assyria 727–722 Mentioned on several royal palace weights found at Nimrud.[54] Another inscription was found that is thought to be his, but the name of the author is only partly preserved.[55] 2 Kgs. 17:3, 2 Kgs. 18:9† Taharqa Pharaoh of Egypt, King of Kush 690–664 Called "Tirhaka, the king of Kush" in the books of Kings and Isaiah.[56] Several contemporary sources mention him and fragments of three statues bearing his name were excavated at Nineveh.[57] Is.