Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon with Shalmaneser from the Bible

The Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon game is a popular game that links any Hollywood actor to Kevin Bacon in six or fewer steps through their film roles. But what if we tried to connect a Biblical character to Kevin Bacon through Hollywood? Let’s try to connect Shalmaneser, the Assyrian king mentioned in the Bible, to Kevin Bacon through six steps.

Step 1: Shalmaneser is mentioned in 2 Kings 17:3-6.

Step 2: The Book of Kings also mentions King David, who is portrayed by Richard Gere in the movie "King David" (1985).

Step 3: Richard Gere starred in "Chicago" (2002) with Catherine Zeta-Jones.

Step 4: Catherine Zeta-Jones starred in "America’s Sweethearts" (2001) with John Cusack.

Step 5: John Cusack starred in "Being John Malkovich" (1999) with Malkovich himself.

Step 6: John Malkovich starred in "Footloose" (1984) with Kevin Bacon!

Interesting Trivia:

• Shalmaneser III was the king of Assyria from 859-824 BC. He is known for his military campaigns against his enemies, including the Babylonians and the Israelites.
• Richard Gere is a well-known Buddhist and has been involved in humanitarian efforts, including the fight against AIDS in India.
• Catherine Zeta-Jones was born in Wales and won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in "Chicago".
• John Cusack is a Chicago native and is known for his roles in classic ’80s films like "Say Anything" and "The Sure Thing".
• John Malkovich is an accomplished actor and producer who has been nominated for two Academy Awards. He also founded his own fashion line called Technobohemian.
• Kevin Bacon is not only a successful actor but also a musician. He is part of a band called The Bacon Brothers with his brother, Michael Bacon.

Bible Verse:

"O my people, listen to my instructions. Open your ears to what I am saying, for I will speak to you in a parable. I will teach you hidden lessons from our past." – Psalm 78:1-2 (NLT)

This verse reminds us of the importance of listening and learning from the stories and lessons of the past. Shalmaneser may have been a historical figure, but his story and the lessons we can learn from it are still relevant today. By connecting him to Kevin Bacon through this game, we can see that even the seemingly unrelated can be connected and that there is always something to learn from the stories of those who came before us.