Assyrian Monarchy

One of the four ancient monarchies (Assyrians, Medes, Persians, Greeks, Romans) that must be thoroughly learned to understand the Old Testament prophets and historical books.

Preface and Praise of Sacred Scripture

• Chapter III: On the Difficulty of Sacred Scripture — How many monarchies of the Assyrians must be thoroughly learned

  "How many monarchies — of the Assyrians, Medes, Persians, Greeks, and Romans — must be thoroughly learned!"

Commentary on the Pentateuch of Moses

• Sacred Chronology — Ninus and Semiramis founded the first monarchy of the Assyrians

  "Ninus and Semiramis, who founded the first monarchy of the Assyrians, in whose time Abraham lived"