Assyria was one of the most powerful empires of the ancient Near East, dominating the region from the ninth to the seventh centuries BC. The Bible records Assyria’s rise, its role in disciplining Israel, its arrogance, and its eventual downfall. Beyond history, the prophets also use Assyria symbolically and eschatologically, connecting its story to God’s broader purposes in judgment and redemption.

Understanding Assyria in prophecy provides insight into both the ancient world and the patterns of God’s dealings with nations that continue to resonate in our time.