Who was Assyria?

Powerful ancient empire.

The story of Assyria

Assyria - King of Assyria
Assyria - King of Assyria
King of Assyria

Assyria was an ancient Semitic kingdom that existed in the Middle East from the 25th century BC to 605 BC. It was located in what is now northern Iraq, northeastern Syria, southeastern Turkey, and southwestern Iran. Assyria was founded by Ashur, the son of Shem, one of Noah's sons. Ashur was the first king of Assyria and his descendants ruled the kingdom for centuries. Assyria is best known for its powerful military and its conquests of neighboring lands. The Assyrian Empire was one of the most powerful empires of the ancient world and it was known for its advanced military tactics and its use of iron weapons. Assyria was also known for its impressive architecture, including the city of Nineveh, which was the capital of the Assyrian Empire. Assyria is also known for its religious practices, which included the worship of many gods and goddesses. The Assyrians believed in a single god, Ashur, who was the chief god of the Assyrian pantheon. They also believed in a variety of other gods and goddesses, such as Ishtar, the goddess of love and war. Assyria is also known for its contributions to the development of writing. The Assyrians developed a system of writing called cuneiform, which was used to record laws, literature, and other important documents. Assyria is best known for its powerful military and its conquests of neighboring lands. It is also known for its religious practices, its contributions to the development of writing, and its impressive architecture.

Name meaning

Happy to help! The name meaning of Assyria in English is "The name "Assyria" originates from the ancient Akkadian word "Aššur," which referred to both a major city and the principal deity of the Assyrian people."

Name origin

Akkadian

Role

King of Assyria

First mention

Genesis 2:14

Appearances in the Bible

128 mentions

Assyria in the Bible

Explore all 49 chapters where Assyria appears

Genesis

Chapter 2

Separation of Light and Darkness

God creates man and woman, and places them in a beautiful garden called Eden. He tells them they can eat from any tree i...

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Genesis

Chapter 25

The Birth of Esau and Jacob

Abraham has more children with Keturah and then dies at the age of 175.

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2 Kings

Chapter 15

Reigns of Azariah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah

Azariah, also known as Uzziah, becomes king of Judah and carries out reforms, but also becomes proud and is struck with ...

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2 Kings

Chapter 16

Hoshea's Reign and Fall of Samaria

Hoshea becomes king of Israel and leads the people into idolatry, eventually causing the fall of Samaria to the Assyrian...

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2 Kings

Chapter 17

The Assyrian Exile of Israel

The people of Israel are exiled to Assyria as punishment for their idolatry and disobedience.

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2 Kings

Chapter 18

Hezekiah's Reign in Judah

Hezekiah becomes king of Judah and carries out reforms, including removing idolatry and repairing the temple.

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2 Kings

Chapter 19

Sennacherib's Invasion of Judah

Sennacherib, the king of Assyria, invades Judah, but is ultimately defeated

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2 Kings

Chapter 20

Hezekiah's Illness and Deliverance

Hezekiah becomes ill and is delivered from death by the Lord through the prophet Isaiah.

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2 Kings

Chapter 23

The Book of the Law Found

The book of the law is discovered during repairs to the temple, leading to further reforms and a revival of faith.

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1 Chronicles

Chapter 5

Reuben, Gad, and the Half-Tribe of Manasseh

A genealogy of each of the twelve tribes of Israel, detailing their family lineages and populations.

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2 Chronicles

Chapter 28

Ahaz's Apostasy and Defeat

Ahaz's reign marked by apostasy, foreign alliances, and military defeat, highlighting the destructive outcomes of turnin...

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2 Chronicles

Chapter 30

Hezekiah's Passover Celebration

Hezekiah's Passover celebration, emphasizing the importance of communal worship and the invitation for all of Israel to ...

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2 Chronicles

Chapter 32

Sennacherib's Invasion and Hezekiah's Prayer

The narrative unfolds the perilous situation of Sennacherib's invasion and Hezekiah's fervent prayer for divine delivera...

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2 Chronicles

Chapter 33

Manasseh's Repentance and Restoration

Manasseh's journey from wickedness to repentance, emphasizing the possibility of divine restoration even after a period ...

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Ezra

Chapter 6

Dedication of the Temple

The dedication of the temple and the celebration of the feast of Tabernacles.

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Nehemiah

Chapter 9

The People's Response to the Law

The response of the people to the reading of the law, including their confession of sin and their commitment to obedienc...

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Lamentations

Chapter 5

A Plea for Mercy

The author pleads with the Lord for mercy, asking for the restoration of Jerusalem and its people.

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Hosea

Chapter 5

Israel's Punishment

God announces His punishment for Israel's sins, including military defeat and destruction.

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Hosea

Chapter 7

Israel's Deception

God accuses Israel of being deceitful and not trusting in Him.

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Hosea

Chapter 8

Israel's False Gods

God accuses Israel of worshiping false gods and ignoring His commandments.

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Hosea

Chapter 9

Israel's Exile

God announces Israel's exile as punishment for their sins and unfaithfulness.

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Hosea

Chapter 10

Israel's False Security

God accuses Israel of relying on false security and material wealth instead of God.

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Hosea

Chapter 11

God's Love for Israel

God reminds Israel of His love for them, despite their sins, and calls them to return to Him.

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Hosea

Chapter 12

Israel's Deception and Dishonesty

God accuses Israel of being deceptive and dishonest, and of worshiping false gods.

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Micah

Chapter 5

Ruler from Bethlehem

Micah prophesies of a ruler who will come from the small town of Bethlehem to rule over Israel, a reference to the comin...

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Micah

Chapter 7

God's Forgiveness and Restoration

Micah speaks of the Lord's forgiveness and restoration of His people, and of a time when the people will trust in God an...

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Zephaniah

Chapter 2

Woe to the Nations

The Lord calls out to the nations to repent, warning of coming judgment and destruction.

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Zechariah

Chapter 10

A Promise of Rain and Blessing

The Lord promises to send rain and blessing to His people, and to restore the shepherd and the flock.

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Isaiah

Chapter 7

God's Promise to King Ahaz

In Isaiah 7, King Ahaz of Judah is faced with a military threat from two neighboring kingdoms. Isaiah is sent by God to ...

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Isaiah

Chapter 8

Trusting in God's Plan

In Isaiah chapter 8, God instructs Isaiah to write on a large scroll the words "Maher-shalal-hash-baz," which means "qui...

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Isaiah

Chapter 10

God's Judgment on Assyria

In Isaiah chapter 10, the prophet foretells God's judgment upon Assyria, who had become a powerful and oppressive empire...

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Isaiah

Chapter 11

The Coming of the Righteous King

Isaiah prophesies about a future time when a descendant of Jesse will rise to power as a righteous and just king. This k...

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Isaiah

Chapter 14

The Fall of Babylon

In Isaiah 14, the prophet foretells the downfall of Babylon and the triumph of Israel. He depicts the humiliation of the...

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Isaiah

Chapter 19

The Prophecy of Egypt's Judgment

Isaiah foretells the coming judgment of Egypt, the land that was once known for wisdom and power. He speaks of its downf...

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Isaiah

Chapter 20

A Warning Against Trusting in Egypt

In this chapter, the prophet Isaiah is commanded by God to walk naked and barefoot for three years as a sign of the humi...

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Isaiah

Chapter 23

The Prophecy against Tyre

In Isaiah 23, God delivers a prophetic message to the city of Tyre. The once-glorious city of traders is warned of impen...

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Isaiah

Chapter 27

The Restoration of God's Vineyard

In Isaiah 27, God promises to restore his vineyard, Israel, after their punishment for disobedience. The vineyard will b...

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Isaiah

Chapter 30

Trust in God's Plan

Isaiah 30 reminds us that trusting in God's plan is the only way to find true success and happiness. The chapter describ...

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Isaiah

Chapter 31

Relying on God's Protection

In Isaiah chapter 31, God warns the people of Judah against seeking help from Egypt and their powerful horses. He remind...

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Isaiah

Chapter 36

Sennacherib Threatens Jerusalem

In Isaiah chapter 36, the Assyrian king, Sennacherib, leads his army to conquer Jerusalem. He sends a delegation to nego...

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Isaiah

Chapter 37

King Hezekiah's Prayer and God's Deliverance from Assyria

In Isaiah chapter 37, King Hezekiah receives a threatening letter from the Assyrian king, Sennacherib, warning him of th...

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Isaiah

Chapter 38

Hezekiah's Illness and Recovery

In chapter 38, King Hezekiah becomes seriously ill and is told by the prophet Isaiah that he will die. Hezekiah prays to...

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Isaiah

Chapter 52

The Redemption of Zion

Isaiah 52 presents a message of hope and redemption for Jerusalem and the Jewish people. The chapter begins with a call ...

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Jeremiah

Chapter 2

God's Accusation Against Israel's Backsliding

In Jeremiah 2, God accuses the people of Israel of backsliding and turning away from Him. Despite His love and faithfuln...

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Jeremiah

Chapter 50

The Fall of Babylon

Jeremiah prophesied the downfall of Babylon and the restoration of God's people. Babylon, once a powerful nation, will f...

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Ezekiel

Chapter 16

The Unfaithful Jerusalem

In Ezekiel 16, the Lord speaks to the prophet Ezekiel about the history of Jerusalem and its constant unfaithfulness tow...

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Ezekiel

Chapter 23

The Unfaithful Sisters

In Ezekiel 23, the prophet receives a vision from God about two sisters, Oholah and Oholibah, who represent the kingdoms...

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Ezekiel

Chapter 31

The Fall of Pharaoh

In Ezekiel 31, the prophet receives a message from God about the downfall of Pharaoh, king of Egypt. Using the metaphor ...

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Nahum

Chapter 3

The Fall of Nineveh

In Nahum chapter 3, the prophet laments the impending destruction of Nineveh, the capital of the Assyrian empire, due to...

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