Faith & Reason Nexus

1. SHALMANESER IV (727-722 B.C.):

• Besieged Samaria.

1. SARGON II (722-705 B.C.):

• Carried the rest of Israel captive. Mentioned in the book of Isaiah.

1. ESAR-HADDON (681-668 B.C.):

• Very powerful.

1. ASSUR-BANIPAL (668-626 B.C.):

• Most powerful and brutal. Possibly referenced in the book of Nahum.

1. SENNACHERIB (706-681 B.C.):

• Invaded Judah. Mentioned in the book of Isaiah.

1. TWO WEAK KINGS (626-607 B.C.):

• Assyrian Empire fell in 607 B.C.

1. SHALMANESER II (860-825 B.C.):

• Began to “cut off” Israel.

1. ADAD-NIRARI (808-783 B.C.):

• Took tribute from Israel, possibly related to Jonah’s visit.

1. TIGLATH-PILESER III (747-727 B.C.):

• Deported most of Israel.

Prophets Referring to Assyria:

1. Elijah
2. Elisha
3. Micah
4. Isaiah
5. Nahum
6. Jeremiah
7. Zephaniah
8. Ezekiel
9. Hosea
10. Zechariah