Shanip Explained

Shanip (Ammonite: ŠNB; akk||Ša-ni-pu) was king of Ammon in the mid eighth century BCE.^[1]

Early life

We know nothing about his early life. Which king preceded him is unknown with a gap in between. However, he was succeeded by his son Zacchur.

Reign

Following Baasha until Shanip, there is a gap in the king lists. He may have been the successor of "Budili" who is known only from Assyrian transcribed tax lists.

Assyrian vassal

He is mentioned as a vassal of the Assyrian king Tiglath-Pilesar III.^[2] Sanipu paid tribute to Tiglath-Pilesar III. This tribute included metals such as gold, silver, tin, and iron, as well as with antimony. Additionally, the tribute featured "linen garments with multicolored trimmings" ^[3]

He was probably succeeded by Peduel.

Notes and References

1. Book: BENNETT, C. M . Neo-Assyrian Influence in Transjordan in Studies in the History and Archaeology of Jordan. I . 1982 . Department of Antiquities . Amman.
2. Naveh . Joseph . 1980-03-01 . The Ostracon from Nimrud: An Ammonite Name-List . Maarav . 2 . 2 . 163–171 . 10.1086/mar198002203 . 0149-5712. subscription .
3. Book: Yassine, Khair . Tell el-Mazar II: Excavations on the Mound 1977-1981. Field I . van der Steen . Eveline . 2012 . University of Michigan Press . 978-1-4073-1029-9 . Ann Arbor, MI.