2Ki 18:7 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for 2Kgs 18:7-8: 18:7-8 Because of Hezekiah’s unparalleled spiritual commitment, God blessed him and he was successful in everything he did . Hezekiah began a series of reforms, including the cleansing, repair, and refurbishing of the Temple (2 Chr 29:3-36 ); observance of the Passover (2 Chr 30 ); and the reconstituting of vital worship in Judah (2 Chr 31:1-19 ). • He revolted against the king of Assyria: In the ancient Near East, rebellion and the withholding of tribute usually took place with the change of government; King Sennacherib of Assyria succeeded Sargon II in 704 BC . Assyria’s preoccupation with matters in southern Mesopotamia at this time might have emboldened Hezekiah. Assyria’s response was to invade Judah in 701 BC (18:13–19:36 ). • He also conquered the Philistines , who had been a menace during Ahaz’s reign (2 Chr 28:18 ).

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b2 Chr 29:3-36►

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d2 Chr 31:1-19►

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f2 Chr 28:18►

‏ 2 Kings 18:7

Summary for 2Kgs 18:7-8: 18:7-8 ^a Because of Hezekiah’s unparalleled spiritual commitment, God blessed him and he was successful in everything he did. Hezekiah began a series of reforms, including the cleansing, repair, and refurbishing of the Temple (2 Chr 29:3-36 ^b); observance of the Passover (2 Chr 30 ^c); and the reconstituting of vital worship in Judah (2 Chr 31:1-19 ^d).

• He revolted against the king of Assyria: In the ancient Near East, rebellion and the withholding of tribute usually took place with the change of government; King Sennacherib of Assyria succeeded Sargon II in 704 BC. Assyria’s preoccupation with matters in southern Mesopotamia at this time might have emboldened Hezekiah. Assyria’s response was to invade Judah in 701 BC (18:13–19:36 ^e).

• He also conquered the Philistines, who had been a menace during Ahaz’s reign (2 Chr 28:18 ^f).