Topical Encyclopedia Assyria, an ancient Mesopotamian kingdom, is often recognized in biblical texts for its prominence and influence in the ancient Near East. While Assyria is not primarily celebrated for its wine production in the same way as regions like Israel or Judah, it is mentioned in contexts that highlight its wealth and the luxurious lifestyle of its inhabitants, which would have included the consumption of wine.In the Bible, Assyria is depicted as a powerful empire, known for its military might and opulence. The prophet Isaiah, for instance, speaks of the Assyrian king's pride and the nation's grandeur. Although the direct mention of Assyrian wine is sparse, the cultural and economic exchanges between Assyria and other regions would have included the trade of wine, a staple of ancient Near Eastern commerce and social life. The prophet Nahum provides a vivid picture of Nineveh, the capital of Assyria, describing its fall and the revelry that preceded it. In Nahum 1:10 , the text metaphorically speaks of the entanglement of enemies "like thorns" and their drunkenness, which can be interpreted as a reference to the indulgent lifestyle that included wine consumption: "For while they are tangled together like thorns and drunk from their wine, they will be consumed like dry stubble." Assyria's interactions with Israel and Judah often included the imposition of tributes, which may have included wine among other goods. The Assyrian annals and reliefs depict banquets and feasts, suggesting that wine was a part of their ceremonial and daily life, reflecting their wealth and the abundance of their empire. In summary, while Assyria is not explicitly celebrated for its wine production in the biblical text, the references to its opulence and the cultural practices of the time imply that wine was a significant part of Assyrian life. The biblical portrayal of Assyria often serves as a backdrop to highlight the contrast between the excesses of pagan nations and the covenantal faithfulness expected of God's people. Torrey's Topical Textbook 2 Kings 18:32Until I come and take you away to a land like your own land, a land of corn and wine, a land of bread and vineyards, a land of oil olive and of honey, that you may live, and not die: and listen not to Hezekiah, when he persuades you, saying, The LORD will deliver us. Torrey's Topical Textbook Isaiah 36:17 Library Sargon of Assyria (722-705 BC ) The Power of Assyria at Its Zenith; Esarhaddon and Assur-Bani-Pal Of the Popish Mass. How it not Only Profanes, but Annihilates the ... The Hebrew Prophecies. The Eighteenth Theban Dynasty The Book of Jubilees The Sibylline Oracles. 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