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In the fourth year of Hezekiah's reign, which was the seventh year of the reign of Hoshea son of Elah over Israel, Shalmaneser king of Assyria marched against Samaria and besieged it. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Kings 18:9? 2. How does 2 Kings 18:9 demonstrate God's judgment on disobedience to His commands? 3. What lessons can we learn from Israel's captivity in 2 Kings 18:9? 4. How does 2 Kings 18:9 connect with Deuteronomy's warnings about disobedience? 5. How can we apply the consequences of disobedience in 2 Kings 18:9 today? 6. What role does faithfulness play in avoiding outcomes like in 2 Kings 18:9? 7. What historical evidence supports the Assyrian siege of Samaria in 2 Kings 18:9? 8. How does 2 Kings 18:9 reflect God's judgment on Israel? 9. Why did God allow the Assyrians to besiege Samaria according to 2 Kings 18:9? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Kings 18? 11. 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? 12. 2 Kings 18:13 - Does the timeline of Sennacherib's invasion align with known Assyrian records? 13. 2 Kings 18:5-6 - How can we verify Hezekiah's unprecedented devotion when other kings are also praised elsewhere? 14. Who were the kings of Israel and Judah? Discussion Questions 1. How does the faithfulness of Hezekiah contrast with the unfaithfulness of Hoshea, and what lessons can we learn about leadership from their examples? 2. In what ways does the fall of Samaria serve as a warning for us today regarding the consequences of disobedience to God? 3. How can we see God's sovereignty at work in the events described in 2 Kings 18:9, and how does this encourage us in our current circumstances? 4. What steps can we take to ensure that we remain faithful to God in a world that often promotes idolatry and disobedience? 5. How do the reforms of Hezekiah in Judah inspire us to pursue spiritual renewal and reform in our own lives and communities? 2 Kings 18 Bible Study Questions 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 18:9 NIV 2 Kings 18:9 NLT 2 Kings 18:9 ESV 2 Kings 18:9 NASB 2 Kings 18:9 KJV 2 Kings 18:9 Commentaries Bible Hub