Egypt: Rulers, Kings and Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt: Osorkon IV

Osorkon IV

(Akheperre-setepenamun)

735-712 B.C.

22nd Dynasty

Osorkon IV was the tenth and final ruler of the Twenty-second Dynasty. During his reign, Hoshea, the king of Israel, sent messengers to Osorkon in Egypt. He was requesting help against Shalmaneser V. No help was sent. Samaria was captured and the Israelites were taken away to Assyria. There was also threats from Sargon II, who was the Assyrian king. To try to avoid an attack, Osorkon IV tried a rich gift and it apparently worked. The Assyrian king came no further.