# For he says "For the king of Assyria says" # I have removed ... I have stolen "my army has removed ... They have stolen" # like a bull "as strong as a bull." Some ancient texts read, "like a mighty man." # I have brought down the inhabitants Possible meanings are 1) the king of Assyria has shamed the people of the countries he conquered or 2) he has removed the kings of the nations so they no longer rule.