Cir. 900. Invasion of Judah by Zerah (Osorkon ii.)
725. Hoshea of Israel makes alliance with So of Egypt.
720. Sargon defeats the “Pharaoh” and Sibe his general at Raphia.
701. Defeat of Tirhakah by Sennacherib at Eltekeh.
674. Invasion of Egypt by Esar-haddon.
670. Tirhakah driven from the frontier to Memphis and thence to Ethiopia.
668. Revolt of Egypt suppressed by Assur-bani-pal.
665. Destruction of Thebes (No-Amon) by the Assyrians.
609. Necho invades Asia; defeat and death of Josiah.
605. Necho defeated at Carchemish by Nebuchadrezzar; loss of Asiatic possessions.