sent. Sennacherib had not approached Jerusalem yet. I have offended. See 2 Kings 18:7 . three hundred talents. The Assyrian inscriptions say 800, the exact equivalent of 300 Hebrew (silver) talents. See note on "twenty" (2 Kings 15:27 ). read more
14-16. Hezekiah . . . sent to Lachish, saying, . . . that which thou puttest on me will I bear—Disappointed in his expectations of aid from Egypt, and feeling himself unable to resist so mighty a conqueror who was menacing Jerusalem itself, Hezekiah made his submission. The payment of 300 talents of silver, and 30 talents of gold—£351,000—brought a temporary respite; but, in raising the imposed tribute, he was obliged not only to drain all the treasures of the palace and the temple, but even to... read more
2. Sennacherib’s challenge to Hezekiah 18:13-37Samaria’s conqueror, Shalmaneser V, died in 722 B.C. shortly after his conquest. His successor, Sargon II (722-705 B.C.), carried out the deportation of the Israelites. The king who followed him was Sennacherib (705-681 B.C., 2 Kings 18:13). Hezekiah’s fourteenth year (2 Kings 18:13) as sole ruler over Judah was 701 B.C.Sennacherib’s inscriptions claim that he conquered 46 strong cities of Hezekiah, plus many villages. In preparation for his siege... read more
Hezekiah and SennacheribThis chapter describes the reign of Hezekiah of Judah, his religious reforms, and the invasion of Judah by Sennacherib, king of Assyria, who sent one of his officers to demand the surrender of Jerusalem.1. Now it came to pass, etc.] The northern kingdom having been destroyed, the history is henceforward confined to the events connected with Judah only.2. Twenty and five years old] Probably an error, for if Ahaz was only 36 at his death (2 Kings 16:2) his son could... read more
(14) Lachish.—Um-Lâkis, in the south-west corner of Judah, close to the Philistine border, and near the high road from Judæa and Philistia to Egypt. The fortress was important to Sennacherib, as it commanded this route. In fact, Sennacherib’s chief aim was Egypt, as appears from 2 Kings 19:24, and Herodotus (ii. 141), and it was necessary for him to secure his rear by first making himself master of the fortresses of Judah, which was in league with Egypt. (See Note on 2 Chronicles 32:9.)I have... read more
2 Kings 18:4 I. Turning to Hezekiah's mode of dealing with the brazen serpent, we see that he acted on the principle, common to all genuine reformers, that idolatry is a disease which requires heroic treatment. The only effectual way of getting rid of the superstition was to cut the roots of it. Without hesitation, therefore, he broke the image in pieces. Something would have been wanting to the thoroughness of his action if he had simply destroyed the serpent without giving any reason for... read more
HEZEKIAHB.C. 715-6862 Kings 18:1-37"For Ezekias had done the thing that pleased the Lord, and was strong in the ways of David his father, as Esay the prophet, who was great and faithful in his vision, had commanded him."- Sirach 48:22THE reign of Hezekiah was epoch-making in many respects, but especially for its religious reformation, and the relations of Judah with Assyria and with Babylon. It is also most closely interwoven with the annals of Hebrew prophecy, and acquires unwonted luster from... read more
HEZEKIAH AND ASSYRIAB.C. 7012 Kings 18:13-37; 2 Kings 19:1-37"When, sudden-how think ye the end? Did I say ‘without friend’? Say rather from marge to blue marge The whole sky grew his targe, With the sun’s self for visible boss. While an Arm ran across Which the earth heaved beneath like a breast, Where the wretch was safe pressed."- BROWNINGALTHOUGH during a few memorable scenes the relations of Judah with Assyria in the reign of Hezekiah leap into fierce light, many previous details are... read more
IV. THE REIGN OF HEZEKIAH, MANASSEH AND AMON 1. Hezekiah and Sennacherib’s Invasion CHAPTER 18 1. Hezekiah, King of Judah (2 Kings 18:1-3 ; 2 Kings 2:0 Chron. 29-32) 2. The Revival (2 Kings 18:4-7 ) 3. Victory over the Philistines (2 Kings 18:8 ) 4. Israel’s captivity (2 Kings 18:9-12 ) 5. Sennacherib’s invasion (2 Kings 18:13-16 ) 6. Sennacherib’s messengers and message (2 Kings 18:17-25 ; 2 Chronicles 32:9-19 ) 7. The request of Hilkiah, Shebna and Joah (2 Kings 18:26 ) 8.... read more
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Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Kings 18:13-37
Freed from Assyrian power (18:13-19:37)When news reached Hezekiah that the Assyrian army, under the new king Sennacherib, was heading for Jerusalem, he quickly prepared the defences of the city. He also cut off any water supply outside the city that might be of help to the besieging armies. Above all, he encouraged his troops to trust in God for victory (13; 2 Chronicles 32:1-8). But, on seeing the strength of the siege, Hezekiah began to repent of his rebellion and offered to pay whatever... read more