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An Egyptian King King Shishak was the first Egyptian king mentioned by name in the Bible and is also the first for whom we have non-biblical evidence for his existence. Prior to 1,000 BC, Egyptian leaders were referred to as "Pharaohs", however, after this time frame a proper name was used with their title. The Bible very briefly mentions Shishak but where it does, it is harmonized with secular recordings. The first pharaoh to be identified with a personal name is Shishak, who had a son, Rehoboam, and who ruled during the time of Solomon. Egyptian records spell his name "Sheshonq" and since there were later leaders identified by such names, the biblical Shishak/Sheshonq is recognized as Sheshonq I. Shishak rose to prominence as a commander-in-chief of the Egyptian army under the last pharaoh of the 21st dynasty, Psusennes II. Shishak made his move towards the throne by marrying his son, Osorkon, to Psusennes' daughter. Psusennes had no son so when he died, Shishak inherited the throne and ruled for about 21 years. This began the 230 years of Libyan rule (the 22nd dynasty). During his reign, he made efforts to help further divide the kingdom of Israel and when the official split of the kingdoms occurred, he launched a campaign, which is well documented in Egyptian history as well as the Bible. A painting can today be found on the walls of the great temple of Amun at Thebes in southern Egypt. This painting depicts his Palestinian campaign in which he attacked the the kingdom of Judah and northern Israel and although badly damaged, it is still quite clear as to who he was but better yet, the Egyptian records are consistent with the Biblical one with respect to dates and accomplishments. References: Creation application: This story leaves absolutely no opportunity for the worshippers of evolution to discredit as their efforts would mean a rewriting of documented history. |
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