Lux Domini
After this did Sennacherib king of Assyria send his servants to Jerusalem, (but he himself laid siege against Lachish, and all his power with him,) unto Hezekiah king of Judah, and unto all Judah that were at Jerusalem, saying,

Key themes

FaithPrayerJustice and mercyTemple

Glossary

Assyria Place

Biblical region. Modern identification: Nineveh.

Sennacherib Person

Sin (the god) sends many brothers, son of Sargon, whom he succeeded on the throne of Assyria (B. C. 705), in the 23rd year of Hezekiah.

Hezekiah Person

Whom Jehovah has strengthened. (1. ) Son of Ahaz ( 2 Kings 18:1 ; 2 Chr. 29:1 ), whom he succeeded on the throne of the kingdom of Judah. He reigned twenty-nine years (B. C. 726-697).

Jerusalem Place

Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Jerusalem.

Lachish Place

Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Tell ed Duweir.