2 Kings - Map Collection
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Assyrian Empire at Its Height: The World’s Largest Ancient Empire
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How Far Did the Assyrian Empire Reach?
After conquering the northern kingdom of Israel and forcing Judah to submit, Assyria became one of the most powerful empires the ancient world had ever seen. At its height, the Assyrian Empire stretched across much of the Middle East, ruling lands from Egypt to Persia.
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The Rise of the Assyrian Empire
The Assyrian Empire grew into a military superpower through a series of aggressive conquests. Its armies captured cities, defeated kingdoms, and brought huge areas of the ancient Near East under Assyrian control. By the 700s BC, Assyria dominated much of the world known to the people of the Bible.
Israel was one of the kingdoms caught in Assyria's path. The Assyrians conquered the northern kingdom of Israel and took many of its people into exile. Judah, the southern kingdom, survived but eventually came under intense Assyrian pressure and was forced to submit to the empire's power.
The geography of the empire shows just how enormous Assyria became. Its territory spread from the Persian Gulf and Mesopotamia west toward the Mediterranean Sea and south into Egypt. Major biblical lands, including Israel, Judah, Syria, and parts of Egypt, were surrounded by the influence of this expanding superpower.
The Assyrian Empire helps explain the political world behind many Old Testament stories. Prophets warned Israel and Judah about the consequences of rebellion, while kings faced the terrifying reality of Assyrian armies at their borders. This map puts the Bible's smaller kingdoms into perspective by showing the enormous empire that shaped their history.
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