SHALMANESER IV (727-722 B.C.): Besieged Samaria. SARGON II (722-705 B.C.): Carried the rest of Israel captive. Mentioned in the book of Isaiah. ESAR-HADDON (681-668 B.C.): Very powerful. ASSUR-BANIPAL (668-626 B.C.): Most powerful and brutal. Possibly referenced in the book of Nahum. SENNACHERIB (706-681 B.C.): Invaded Judah. Mentioned in the book of Isaiah. TWO WEAK KINGS… Continue reading