Hither flocked almost all the neighbouring monarchs[14162]--Manasseh, king of Judah, Qavus-gabri, king of Ammon, Zilli-bel, king of Gaza, Mitinti of Askelon, Ikasamsu of Ekron, Ahimelek of Ashdod, together with twelve kings of the Cyprians, and three Phoenician monarchs, Baal, king of Tyre, Milki-asaph, king of Gebal, and Mattan-baal, king of Arvad.

Tribute was paid, home rendered, and after a short sojourn at the court, the subject-monarchs were dismissed.

The foremost position in Esarhaddon's list is occupied by "Baal, king of Tyre;" and this monarch appears to have been received into exceptional favour.

He had perhaps been selected by Esarhaddon to rule Southern Phoenicia on the execution of Abd-Melkarth.

At any rate, he enjoyed for some time the absolute confidence and high esteem of his suzerain.