Tag Archives: Assyria

Tartan and Rabsaris and Rabshakeh

Posted on 26 February, 2014 by Jon Gleason

When Cyrus came to power, only Scripture and buried rocks knew about this “rock band.” The only explanation is divine intervention. Continue reading →

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“He Carried Them Away” — Ashtaroth / Astartu

Posted on 7 February, 2014 by Jon Gleason

You may not find a blood-thirsty tyrant at your door, but if you follow today’s idols it isn’t going to end well. Continue reading →

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“O Assyrian, the Rod of Mine Anger!”

Posted on 3 February, 2014 by Jon Gleason

It seems you are in the end of Israel’s Northern Kingdom, the time of Israel’s captivity and Judah’s terror. Continue reading →

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