A.M. 3281. B.C. 723.
Hezekiah reforms his kingdom, 2 Kings 18:1-6. Prospers in all his undertakings, even at the time the ten tribes are led captive, 2 Kings 18:7-12. Yet is invaded, and his country put under contribution by Sennacherib, 2 Kings 18:13-16. Jerusalem is besieged, 2 Kings 18:17. The virulent speech of Rab-shakeh, 2 Kings 18:18-25. He incites the people to revolt, 2 Kings 18:26-37.