2 Kings 17:9 - The Israelites secretly did things against the LORD their God that were not right. From watchtower to fortified city they built themselves high places in all their towns.
2 Kings 18:8 - From watchtower to fortified city, he [Hezekiah] defeated the Philistines, as far as Gaza and its territory.
Compare the two uses of "from watchtower to fortified city." Stark contrast, isn't it?
There are so many interesting parts to the life of Hezekiah packed into a few short pages of the Bible. I wish there were a whole book called Hezekiah. For one thing, I could then read what's in my favorite verse that's currently not in the Bible: Hezekiah 3:12. (Ask me to explain that, if you're really interested.)
You really should read all about Hezekiah before going on. Read at least 2 Kings 18. Though Hezekiah was as faithful as David, note that he didn't have an easy life because of it.
About Sennacherib's field commander...I wonder how many languages he could speak. I wonder how Hezekiah knew to tell his guards on the wall not to respond to the taunts.
More bits to come on Hezekiah.
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