Assur
city · Kingdom · OT Testament
Original capital and religious center of Assyria, named for the god Ashur. Assyria is a major power throughout the Old Testament, ultimately destroying the Northern Kingdom
Details
| Type | city |
| Modern Name | Qal'at Sherqat |
| Modern Country | Iraq |
| Era | Kingdom |
| Testament | OT |
| Coordinates | 35.4565, 43.2592 |
Key Events
- Capital of Assyria, Assyrian conquests, Fall of Israel
Key People
Scripture References
Gen 10:11, 2 Kings 15:19-20, 2 Kings 17:3-6, Isa 10:5-6
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