Thematic Bible: Asshur


Thematic Bible



The sons of Shem: Elam, Asshur, Arpachshad, Lud, Aram, Uz, Hul, Gether, and Meshech.

The sons of Shem: Elam, Asshur, Arpachshad, Lud and Aram; Verse ConceptsAssyria, Facts Of

From that land Nimrod went to Assyria, and built Nineveh, and Rehoboth-Ir, and Calah, Verse ConceptsAssyria, Facts Of

“Assyria is there with all her warriors; their graves are all around her. All of them are slain, fallen by the sword,


“Assyria will not save us;
We will not ride on horses [relying on military might],
Nor will we say again to [the idols who are] the work of our hands,
‘You are our gods.’
For in You [O Lord] the orphan finds love and compassion and mercy.”
Verse ConceptsFalse Confidenceempiresdefence, divineOrphansGod's MercyThings Which Cannot SaveGod Caring For Orphans