Exam II - Slide 277 (2nd Major Crisis) Flashcards
What is the 2nd Major Crisis
Hezekiah’s temptation to form an alliance with Egypt
Date of 2nd Crisis
711 BCE
What does Isaiah counsel?
Passivity and Neutrality.
To make his point, Isaiah does what?
preaches naked for 3 years to illustrate the consequences of a rebellion.
His preaching naked showed what?
the public humiliations of defeat and slavery.
Image used to describe relying on Egypt?
Leaning on a broken cane.
Initially Hezekiah obeys, but he eventually -
joins the coalition against the Assyrians.
Consequence of joining with Egypt?
The PROTECTIon of Pharaoh will turn to your SHAME.
SHELTER will bring HUMILIATION..
Isaiah 19 tells of the purification of who?
Egypt
Eventually, who will form a new, holy alliance?
Egypt, Assyria and Judah.