2 Kings 18
KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 18 of 25
Chapter Summary
Hezekiah's good reign. He destroys idolatry and prospers. Sennacherib, invading Judah, is pacified by a tribute.
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People & Context
Righteous king of Judah who destroys idolatry, trusts Jehovah, and faces Assyria's threat
King of Assyria who invades Judah, takes its fortified cities, and demands tribute
Son of Hilkiah, over the household, who confronts the Rabshakeh and reports to Hezekiah
The scribe sent with Eliakim and Joah to answer the Assyrian envoy
Son of Asaph, the recorder, among Hezekiah's officials who meet the Rabshakeh
King of Assyria who besieged and captured Samaria in Hezekiah's early years
Timeline
Hezekiah begins his reign in Judah, doing what is right in the eyes of Jehovah according to all his father David did.
2 Kings 18:1-3Hezekiah removes the high places, breaks pillars, cuts down the Asherah, and shatters the bronze serpent made by Moses, calling it Nehushtan.
2 Kings 18:4Hezekiah trusts Jehovah, acts prudently, and rebels against the king of Assyria, refusing to serve him.
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