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TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD | ISAIAH 34-37

Hezekiah’s Faith Was Rewarded

The Rabshakeh and his men outside the wall of Jerusalem

King Sennacherib of Assyria sent the Rabshakeh to Jerusalem to demand the city’s surrender. The Assyrians used various arguments in an attempt to make the Jews give up without a fight.

  • Assyrian soldiers outside the wall of Jerusalem

    Isolation. Egypt will be of little help to you.—Isa 36:6

  • People are doubtful

    Doubt. Jehovah will not fight for you because he is displeased with you.—Isa 36:7, 10

  • The Assyrian army

    Intimidation. You do not stand a chance against the powerful Assyrian army.—Isa 36:8, 9

  • A large home and grain field

    Temptation. Surrendering to Assyria will improve the quality of your life.—Isa 36:16, 17

Hezekiah showed unwavering faith in Jehovah

37:1, 2, 14-20, 36

  • He did what he reasonably could to prepare the city for the siege

  • He prayed to Jehovah for deliverance and encouraged the people to do the same

  • His faith was rewarded when Jehovah sent an angel to strike down 185,000 Assyrian warriors in one night

    Hezekiah prays and an angel holds a sword