And the king of Assyria sent Tartan and Rabsaris and Rabshakeh from Lachish to king Hezekiah with a great host against Jerusalem. And they went up and came to Jerusalem. And when they were come up, they came and stood by the conduit of the upper pool, which is in the highway of the fuller’s field.
The king of Assyria sent three of his top military commanders—Tartan, Rabsaris, and Rabshakeh—from the city of Lachish to King Hezekiah with a large army to attack Jerusalem. They marched to Jerusalem and positioned themselves by the water channel of the upper pool, which was located on the road near the cloth-washers' field.
The Assyrian king sent his top generals with a massive army to threaten Jerusalem, positioning themselves strategically near the city's water supply.
📚 Historical Context
This occurred around 701 BC when the powerful Assyrian Empire under King Sennacherib was conquering cities throughout the region. The Assyrians had already captured the fortified city of Lachish and were now turning their attention to Jerusalem, the capital of Judah. By positioning near the water conduit, they were both threatening Jerusalem's water supply and choosing a location where many people would gather to hear their message.
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