E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Kings 18:13
the fourteenth year. This was the first invasion of Judah which Sennacherib's inscription enlarges upon, but is only mentioned here. See note on 2 Kings 18:17 . Compare Isaiah 36:0 , Isaiah 37:0 , and 2 Chronicles 32:0 . all the fenced cities. Forty-six are mentioned in the inscriptions (see App-67 ). read more
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