And at the end of three years, the Assyrians captured it. So Samaria was captured in the sixth year of Hezekiah, which was the ninth year of Hoshea king of Israel. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Kings 18:10? 2. How does 2 Kings 18:10 illustrate the consequences of disobedience to God’s commands? 3. What lessons can we learn from Israel's fall to Assyria in 2 Kings 18:10? 4. How does 2 Kings 18:10 connect with Deuteronomy 28:15-68 about covenant curses? 5. How can we apply the warning of 2 Kings 18:10 in our lives? 6. What role does faithfulness play in avoiding the fate described in 2 Kings 18:10? 7. How does 2 Kings 18:10 reflect God's judgment on Israel's disobedience? 8. What historical evidence supports the Assyrian conquest mentioned in 2 Kings 18:10? 9. Why did God allow the fall of Samaria as described in 2 Kings 18:10? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Kings 18? 11. 2 Kings 18:13 - Does the timeline of Sennacherib's invasion align with known Assyrian records? 12. 2 Kings 18:5-6 - How can we verify Hezekiah's unprecedented devotion when other kings are also praised elsewhere? 13. 2 Kings 18:17 - Why would Rabshakeh speak in Hebrew if he didn't want Judah's people to hear his threats? 14. Why does 2 Chronicles 32 seem to present a different order of events compared to 2 Kings 18-19 regarding the siege and Hezekiah's actions? Discussion Questions 1. How does the fall of Samaria illustrate the consequences of turning away from God's commandments, and how can we apply this lesson to our personal lives today?2. In what ways does Hezekiah's leadership differ from Hoshea's, and what can we learn about the qualities of godly leadership from their examples? 3. How does the capture of Samaria demonstrate God's sovereignty, and how can this understanding impact our trust in God's plans for our lives? 4. What steps can we take to ensure that we remain faithful to God during times of adversity, as Hezekiah did? 5. How can we apply the principles of repentance and reform in our own spiritual walk, drawing from Hezekiah's example in Judah?1. What made Hezekiah's reign different from that of his father Ahaz? How does this relate to generational differences in religious practice today? 2. Hezekiah destroys the bronze snake because it became an object of worship. What does this teach us about idolatry? 3. How does Hezekiah's response to Assyria contrast with Israel's response that led to their fall? 4. When faced with threats, Hezekiah tried to appease Sennacherib by stripping the temple of its wealth. Was this a faithful decision? How can this apply to situations where we might be tempted to compromise our faith for peace? 5. Why did Hezekiah's officials tear their clothes after receiving Sennacherib's message? How should we respond when our faith is ridiculed? 6. How did Hezekiah's actions reflect his faith in God? How can we show our faith in challenging times? 7. Despite his faith, Hezekiah still faced trials and challenges. What does this tell us about the nature of faith and suffering? 8. What are the 'high places' in your life that may need to be torn down to honour God more fully? 9. Sennacherib's letter was designed to sow doubt and fear among the people of Judah. How can we resist such tactics today? 10. How does the history of Israel's disobedience and deportation serve as a warning for us today? 11. How can we maintain trust in God when facing personal, societal, or global crises? 12. How does Hezekiah's faith inspire you in your own faith journey? 13. In what ways are you challenged to be more like Hezekiah in your walk with God? 14. How can the fear and uncertainty experienced by the people of Judah teach us to handle similar feelings in today's world? 15. What lessons can we learn from Hezekiah's attempts to appease the Assyrians? 16. What does Hezekiah's story teach us about the consequences of both obedience and disobedience to God? 17. How does the response of Hezekiah's officials to Sennacherib's letter inform us about reacting to blasphemy and disrespect towards our faith? 18. How might the Assyrian threat to Judah parallel the challenges faced by Christians in the contemporary world? 19. What aspects of Hezekiah's character would you like to develop in your own life? 20. How can we ensure our trust in God doesn't waver even when facing seemingly insurmountable odds? Links 2 Kings 18:10 NIV2 Kings 18:10 NLT 2 Kings 18:10 ESV 2 Kings 18:10 NASB 2 Kings 18:10 KJV 2 Kings 18:10 Commentaries Bible Hub |



