Topical Encyclopedia Sennacherib, the powerful king of Assyria, reigned from 705 to 681 BC. He is notably recognized in the biblical narrative for his military campaigns against the Kingdom of Judah during the reign of King Hezekiah. Sennacherib's invasion of Judah is a significant event recorded in the Bible, highlighting both his might and eventual downfall.The biblical account of Sennacherib's campaign against Judah is detailed in 2 Kings 18-19, 2 Chronicles 32, and Isaiah 36-37. Sennacherib, after subduing several fortified cities of Judah, laid siege to Jerusalem. Hezekiah, the king of Judah, initially attempted to appease Sennacherib by paying a substantial tribute, stripping the gold from the doors of the temple of the LORD (2 Kings 18:14-16). Despite this, Sennacherib sent his field commander, the Rabshakeh, to Jerusalem to deliver a message of intimidation, questioning Hezekiah's reliance on God for deliverance (2 Kings 18:19-35). In response to Sennacherib's threats, Hezekiah sought the counsel of the prophet Isaiah, who assured him of divine intervention. Isaiah prophesied that Sennacherib would not enter Jerusalem, nor shoot an arrow there, and that he would return to his own land (2 Kings 19:32-34). That night, the angel of the LORD struck down 185,000 men in the Assyrian camp, forcing Sennacherib to withdraw to Nineveh (2 Kings 19:35-36). The Bible records the demise of Sennacherib in 2 Kings 19:37 and Isaiah 37:38. While worshiping in the temple of his god Nisroch, Sennacherib was assassinated by his sons Adrammelech and Sharezer. They fled to the land of Ararat, and Esarhaddon, another of Sennacherib's sons, succeeded him as king. This act of patricide fulfilled the prophecy of Sennacherib's downfall and demonstrated the sovereignty of God over the affairs of nations. Sennacherib's assassination is corroborated by historical records outside the Bible, including Assyrian inscriptions and Babylonian chronicles, which provide additional context to the biblical narrative. These sources confirm the internal strife within the Assyrian royal family and the subsequent rise of Esarhaddon to the throne. Sennacherib's reign and his interactions with Judah serve as a testament to the biblical theme of divine justice and protection. His account is a reminder of the futility of opposing God's will and the ultimate triumph of His purposes, as seen in the deliverance of Jerusalem and the fulfillment of prophetic words. Torrey's Topical Textbook 2 Kings 19:36So Sennacherib king of Assyria departed, and went and returned, and dwelled at Nineveh. Torrey's Topical Textbook Library The Assyrian Captivity Palestine under Pagan Kings. 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The Assyrian Revival and the Struggle for Syria The Iranian Conquest Resources Who was Maher-Shalal-Hash-Baz? | GotQuestions.orgWho were the Assyrians in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org Why were infants dashed to pieces (Nahum 3:10)? | GotQuestions.org Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Subtopics Assyria: Alliances With, Sought by Judah and Israel Assyria: An Empire Founded by Nimrod Assyria: Antiquity and Origin of Assyria: Army of, Destroyed by the Angel of the Lord Assyria: As a Power, Was: An Instrument of God's Vengeance Assyria: As a Power, Was: Cruel and Destructive Assyria: As a Power, Was: Intolerant and Oppressive Assyria: As a Power, Was: Most Formidable Assyria: As a Power, Was: Proud and Haughty Assyria: As a Power, Was: Selfish and Reserved Assyria: As a Power, Was: Unfaithful Assyria: Called: The Land of Nimrod Assyria: Celebrated For: Extensive Commerce Assyria: Celebrated For: Extent of Conquests Assyria: Celebrated For: Fertility Assyria: Chief Men of, Described Assyria: Condemned for Oppressing God's People Assyria: Idolatry of, Brought Into Samaria Assyria: Idolatry, the Religion of Assyria: Invaded by Pharaoh-Necho Assyria: Israel Condemned for Trusting To Assyria: Israelites Carried Captive Into Assyria: Israelites Subject To Assyria: It Extended from East of the Tigris Assyria: Its Armies Invade the Land of Israel Under Pul Assyria: Jews Carried Captive To Assyria: Judah Condemned for Trusting To Assyria: Manasseh Taken Captive To Assyria: Nineveh, Chief City of Assyria: Predictions Respecting: Conquest and Captivity of Israel By Assyria: Predictions Respecting: Conquest of Syria By Assyria: Predictions Respecting: Conquest of the Kenites By Assyria: Predictions Respecting: Destruction of Assyria: Predictions Respecting: Invasion of Judah By Assyria: Predictions Respecting: Participation in the Blessings of the Gospel Assyria: Predictions Respecting: Restoration of Israel From Assyria: Prophecies Concerning Assyria: Prophecies of Captivity of Israelites In Assyria: Pul King of Brought off by Menahem Assyria: Pul King of Invaded Israel Assyria: Sennacherib King of Assassinated by his Sons Assyria: Sennacherib King of Blasphemed the Lord Assyria: Sennacherib King of Bought off by Hezekiah Assyria: Sennacherib King of His Army Destroyed by God Assyria: Sennacherib King of Insulted and Threatened Judah Assyria: Sennacherib King of Invaded Judah Assyria: Sennacherib King of Prayed Against by Hezekiah Assyria: Sennacherib King of Reproved for Pride and Blasphemy Assyria: Shalmaneser King of Carried Israel Captive Assyria: Shalmaneser King of Imprisoned Hoshea Assyria: Shalmaneser King of Reduced Israel to Tribute Assyria: Shalmaneser King of Re-Peopled Samaria from Assyria Assyria: Shalmaneser King of Was Conspired Against by Hoshea Assyria: Situated Beyond the Euphrates Assyria: The Greatness, Extent, Duration, and Fall, Illustrated Assyria: The Jews Condemned for Following the Idolatries of Assyria: The Re-Peopling of Samaria From, Completed by Asnappar Assyria: Tiglathpileser King of Asked to Aid Ahaz Against Syria Assyria: Tiglathpileser King of Conquered Syria Assyria: Tiglathpileser King of Ravaged Israel Assyria: Tiglathpileser King of Took Money from Ahaz, But Strengthened Him Not Assyria: Watered by the River Tigris Related Terms Tiglath-pileser (6 Occurrences) Tiglathpileser (3 Occurrences) Tig'lath-pile'ser (3 Occurrences) Tillegath-pilneser (3 Occurrences) Tilgathpilneser (3 Occurrences) Tilgath-pilneser (3 Occurrences) Til'gath-pilne'ser (3 Occurrences) |
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