King Sennacherib of Assyria Invades Judah

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Confidence

King Hezekiah had faithfully obeyed the Lord’s instructions. At this point King Sennacherib of Assyria invaded Judah (v. 1). He attacked the fortified cities with the goal of capturing all of them. When Hezekiah heard that Sennacherib was planning to sack Jerusalem (v. 2), he and his leaders worked out a plan to cut off the supply of water outside the city so the Assyrians would have no water when they came to attack (vv. 3-4). Hezekiah’s workers repaired the broken sections of the city wall and the landfill on the east side was strengthened (v. 5). He gave orders to make weapons and shields as well as appointing army commanders over the troops (v. 6).

Then he gathered the troops together and said, “Be brave and confident” (v. 7). There is no reason to be afraid of Sennacherib’s army because we are more powerful and the Lord fights on our side (v. 8). These words encouraged the army of Judah. Sennacherib sent a message (v. 9) saying, “I have Jerusalem surrounded; do you think you can survive (v. 10)? Your King is telling you the Lord will save you, but he is lying (v. 11). Didn’t he tell you to worship at one place (v. 12)? You have heard what we have done to other nations (v. 13) and their gods have not been able to defend them. Your God can’t do any better (vv. 14-15).” The Assyrian officials said terrible things about the Lord God and Hezekiah (v. 16). Sennacherib’s letter made fun of the Lord (v. 17). All of this was said in Hebrew so everyone would understand and be terrified (v. 18). The officials said the Lord God was like an idol (v. 19). Hezekiah begged the Lord for help (v. 20) and an angel killed everyone in the Assyrian camp (v. 21). The Lord rescued Hezekiah (v. 22) and every nation respected him (v. 23).

Application

I want to take every opportunity to share the Gospel with people I’m not confident will be in heaven.

II Chronicles 32:1-23 (English Standard Version)


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