772. [A](748). End of Jehu's dynasty in Israel.
753 (common chronology). ["FOUNDATION OF ROME." See i, 116.]
750. [A] The Corinthians found Syracuse.
743-724. First great war between Sparta and Messenia: the latter is subjugated.
734. [A] Syria becomes subject to Tiglath-Pileser II of Assyria.
731. [A] Tiglath-Pileser II subjects Chaldea.
727. [A] (728). Hezekiah ascends the throne of Judah.
722. [A] King Sargon of Assyria conquers Samaria; he puts an end to the kingdom of Israel. Captivity of the Ten Tribes.
701. Siege of Jerusalem by Sennacherib; he encounters the Egyptian and Ethiopian forces; his expedition into Syria fails.
697. Accession of Manasseh to the throne of Judah.