And he heard say concerning Tirhakah king of Ethiopia, He is come forth to make war with thee. And when he heard it, he sent messengers to Hezekiah, saying,
And he heard news about Tirhakah, the king of Ethiopia, that he was coming out to fight against him. When he heard this news, he sent messengers to Hezekiah, saying,
The writer is describing how the Assyrian king received word that another army was coming to fight him, so he quickly sent another threatening message to King Hezekiah.
📚 Historical Context
In the 8th century BC, King Hezekiah of Judah was facing a massive invasion from the Assyrian Empire under King Sennacherib, who was besieging Jerusalem and demanding surrender. When Sennacherib received news that Tirhakah, the king of Ethiopia and ruler of Egypt, was advancing to wage war against him, it created a moment of uncertainty in the Assyrian campaign. This event is part of a broader biblical story in the book of Isaiah, where God ultimately delivers Judah through miraculous intervention.
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