Ancient rebellions and plague. Modern rebellions and plague.

Submitted by Tom (United States), May 17, 2012 at 14:15

Assyrian king Ashur-Dan III 780-763 B.C. experienced rebellions and plagues. Assyrian king Ashur-Nirari V 762-754 B.C. was dethroned in a military coup lead by Pul (Tiglath-Pilesar III) who slew many Assyrian prince's to obtain power.

Babylon's king Eriba-Marduk 809-770 B.C. a plague hit his nation late in his reign. Babylon's king Nabu-Shum-Ishkun 769-755 B.C. rebellions occur throughout Babylon.

Judah's king Uzziah 809-757 B.C. last four years of reign 761-757 B.C. Jotham must help Uzziah reign since Uzziah was stricken with leprosy.

Three Israel kings 771-737 B.C. Shallum,Pekahiah and Pekah are assassinated in 34 years. Rebellions and plagues struck the Middle-East at this time in ancient history.

We have today revolutions in Tunisa,Egypt,Libya,Yemen and Syria sweeping the Arab world and we have polio outbreaks striking the Moslem world also.

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