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“The Pharaoh involved in the marriage alliance with Solomon would have been either Siamun or his son, Psusennes II. In either case, Pharaoh Shoshenq I (Shishak) begins a different (the 22nd) dynasty altogether and would not necessarily have honored any alliances made by his predecessors (Kuhrt…” quote by Charles River Editors
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““The Pharaoh involved in the marriage alliance with Solomon would have been either Siamun or his son, Psusennes II.  In either case, Pharaoh Shoshenq I (Shishak) begins a different (the 22nd) dynasty altogether and would not necessarily have honored any alliances made by his predecessors (Kuhrt, 1995, 624). Putting””

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Source Reference: Encyclopedia of Ancient History, 1995

Historical alliances shift with dynastic changes, making prior agreements unreliable.

In simple terms: Alliances change with new rulers.

Key Takeaway

Anticipate political shifts.

Themes

history politics dynasty

Mood

analytical cautious

Type

academic reference

When to use this quote

  • international negotiations
  • historical research
  • policy planning
  • genealogical studies

Key Concepts

succession diplomacy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you assess the stability of current alliances?
  • What factors predict diplomatic continuity?
A Different Perspective

Historical records may be incomplete or biased.

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