2Ki 18:17 | MHM | STEP | Rab-Shakeh's Blasphemous Speech This section describes the siege of Jerusalem by Sennacherib's army and the blasphemous speech of Rab-Shakeh, one of his generals. Sennacherib had already broken his agreement with Hezekiah after receiving tribute money, showing his dishonesty and greed. Rab-Shakeh was sent to intimidate Hezekiah and the people of Jerusalem, using threats, lies, and blasphemy to weaken their faith in God and persuade them to surrender. Despite his arrogance and insults, Hezekiah's representatives wisely chose not to respond, trusting that God would defend His people. v. 17 : Sennacherib sent three of his top generals, including Rab-Shakeh, with a large army to besiege Jerusalem. This was a betrayal, as Sennacherib had already taken Hezekiah's tribute money but still advanced against the city. His actions showed that he was untrustworthy and dishonorable, caring only for his own gain.

‏ 2 Kings 18:17

Rab-Shakeh's Blasphemous Speech

This section describes the siege of Jerusalem by Sennacherib's army and the blasphemous speech of Rab-Shakeh, one of his generals. Sennacherib had already broken his agreement with Hezekiah after receiving tribute money, showing his dishonesty and greed. Rab-Shakeh was sent to intimidate Hezekiah and the people of Jerusalem, using threats, lies, and blasphemy to weaken their faith in God and persuade them to surrender. Despite his arrogance and insults, Hezekiah's representatives wisely chose not to respond, trusting that God would defend His people.

v. 17: Sennacherib sent three of his top generals, including Rab-Shakeh, with a large army to besiege Jerusalem. This was a betrayal, as Sennacherib had already taken Hezekiah's tribute money but still advanced against the city. His actions showed that he was untrustworthy and dishonorable, caring only for his own gain.