You are here: Jesus Central > Torry's Topics Reference > Assyria Antiquity and origin ofArmies of, describedAs a power, was: An instrument of God`s vengeance.As a power, was: Cruel and destructive.As a power, was: Intolerant and oppressive.As a power, was: Most formidable.As a power, was: Proud and haughty.As a power, was: Selfish and reserved.As a power, was: Unfaithful, &c.Called: Asshur.Called: Shinar.Called: The land of Nimrod.Celebrated for: Extensive commerce.Celebrated for: Extent of conquests.Celebrated for: Fertility.Chief men of, describedCondemned for oppressing God`s peopleGoverned by kingsIdolatry of, brought into SamariaIdolatry, the religion ofIsrael condemned for trusting toJudah condemned for trusting toManasseh taken captive toNineveh, chief city ofPredictions respecting: Conquest and captivity of Israel by.Predictions respecting: Conquest of Syria by.Predictions respecting: Conquest of the Kenites by.Predictions respecting: Destruction of. Predictions respecting: Invasion of Judah by.Predictions respecting: Participation in the blessings of the gospel.Predictions respecting: Restoration of Israel from.Pul king of: Brought off by Menahem.Pul king of: Invaded Israel.Sennacherib king of: Assassinated by his sons.Sennacherib king of: Blasphemed the Lord.Sennacherib king of: Bought off by Hezekiah.Sennacherib king of: His army destroyed by God.Sennacherib king of: Insulted and threatened Judah.Sennacherib king of: Invaded Judah.Sennacherib king of: Prayed against by Hezekiah.Sennacherib king of: Reproved for pride and blasphemy.Shalmaneser king of: Carried Israel captive.Shalmaneser king of: Imprisoned Hoshea.Shalmaneser king of: Re-peopled Samaria from Assyria.Shalmaneser king of: Reduced Israel to tribute.Shalmaneser king of: Was conspired against by Hoshea.Situated beyond the EuphratesThe greatness, extent, duration, and fall, illustratedThe Jews condemned for following the idolatries ofThe re-peopling of Samaria from, completed by AsnapparTiglathpileser king of: Asked to aid Ahaz against Syria.Tiglathpileser king of: Conquered Syria.Tiglathpileser king of: Ravaged Israel.Tiglathpileser king of: Took money from Ahaz, but strengthened him not.Watered by the river Tigris