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Shoshenq I, drawn by Ippolito Rosellini after an Egyptian relief (19th century)
Shoshenq I, drawn by Ippolito Rosellini after an Egyptian relief (19th century)

Ippolito Rosellini (1800-1843) · Public domain · Source

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Shoshenq I

Also called: Shishak, Sheshonq I

Libyan-born pharaoh who founded Egypt’s 22nd Dynasty (r. c. 943 – 922 BC); the biblical Shishak, he recorded his Palestine campaign at Karnak

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    925 BCShoshenq I’s Campaign in Palestinemonarch

    Around 925 BC Shoshenq I of Egypt’s 22nd Dynasty — the biblical Shishak — invaded the divided kingdoms of Israel and Judah. He carved a list of conquered towns on the walls of Karnak, and a fragment of his victory stele was found at Megiddo.

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