Assyrian King Sennacherib

Assyrian King Sennacherib (r. 705-681 BC) is the pagan king who made the mistake of challenging YAHWEH, the LORD God of Israel, in the days of Judah’s King Hezekiah, as well as the prophet Isaiah. The history is narrated in 2 Kings 18-19; 2 Chronicles 32, and Isaiah 36-37. Against all odds, the Lord delivered Judah and in particular Jerusalem, from Sennacherib, for His name’s sake, and for His servant David’s sake.

King Sennacherib at far left, with attendants following. Oriental Institute Museum. Photo ©Leon Mauldin
Sennacherib on throne at upper right center. Watching over exiles of Lachish. British Museum. Photo ©Leon Mauldin.

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  1. Kathy Bruce's avatar Kathy Bruce says:
    August 18, 2026 at 11:08 AM

    Assyrian King Sennacherib

    Dear Leon,

    Thank you for sending us these small lessons about Israel and the Bible. You have ministry when all of us are waiting to be able to get back into Israel with Biblical tours,

    Shalom,

    Kathy Bruce

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