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Sennacherib, Sennacherib's

Facts:

Sennacherib was a powerful king of Assyria who caused Nineveh to become a rich, important city.

  • King Sennacherib is known for his wars against Babylon and the kingdom of Judah.
  • He was a very arrogant king and he ridiculed Yahweh.
  • Sennacherib attacked Jerusalem during the time of King Hezekiah.
  • Yahweh caused Sennacherib's army to be destroyed.
  • The Old Testament books of Kings and Chronicles record some of the events of Sennacherib's reign.

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(See also: Assyria, Babylon, Hezekiah, Judah, mock, Nineveh)

Bible References:

Word Data:

  • Strong's: H5576