Exam II - Slide 285 (3rd Major Crisis) Flashcards
What is the 3rd Crisis
The Assyrian Invasion of Judah
Dates of 3rd Crisis
701 BCE
In response to what did the Assyrians invade Judah?
Revolts of Palestine, Philistia and Egypt following the death of Sargon II
When the Assyrians invaded Judah, they did what
- cut communication with Egypt
2. besieged Jerusalem
What is Isaiah’s advice?
TRUST in God and NOT Surrender Sennacherib.
Who is the King of Assyria during the Invasion?
Sennacherib.
When Sennacherib captured and destroyed all 46 of Judah’s cities, Jerusalem was forced to -
surrender
What happened to Hezekiah in the siege?
Captured by Sennacherib. He is now a VASSAL to Assyria.
For Isaiah of Jerusalem, the conclusion was -
Jerusalem was saved from total destruction.