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When Hezekiah saw that Sennacherib was come, and that he was purposed to fight against Jerusalem,

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History Confirms Scripture

Commentators highlight that the biblical account of Sennacherib's invasion is strongly supported by external historical evidence. The Assyrian king's own record of the campaign, inscribed on a clay prism now in the British Museum, corroborates the events described in Chronicles, reinforcing the historical reliability of Scripture.

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2 Chronicles

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 2 Chronicles 32:1–23

19th Century

Bishop

Invasion and Divine overthrow of Sennacherib. (Compare to 2 Kings 18:13–19:37.) The Assyrian monarch’s own record of the campaign may b…

John Gill

John Gill

On 2 Chronicles 32:2

17th Century

Pastor

And when Hezekiah saw that Sennacherib was come Into the land of Judah, which he perceived and understood by reports brou…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 2 Chronicles 32:1–23

17th Century

Minister

Those who trust God with their safety must use proper means; otherwise, they tempt him. God will provide, but we also must do our part. Hezekiah ga…