Thebes also disputed with Heracleopolis which probably drew Egypt's attention away from Israel and Judah. However, Egypt contibuted one thousand men to fight in a coalition against Assyria and was defeated by [[Shalmaneser III]] about 854 BC. | Thebes also disputed with Heracleopolis which probably drew Egypt's attention away from Israel and Judah. However, Egypt contibuted one thousand men to fight in a coalition against Assyria and was defeated by [[Shalmaneser III]] about 854 BC. |