Sennacherib - Wikipedia The second king of the Sargonid dynasty, Sennacherib is one of the most famous Assyrian kings for the role he plays in the Hebrew Bible, which describes his campaign in the Levant Other events of his reign include his destruction of the city of Babylon in 689 BC and his renovation and expansion of the last great Assyrian capital, Nineveh
Sennacherib | Assyrian King Military Leader | Britannica Sennacherib (died January 681 bce, Nineveh [now in Iraq]) was the king of Assyria (705 704–681 bce), son of Sargon II He made Nineveh his capital, building a new palace, extending and beautifying the city, and erecting inner and outer city walls that still stand
Who was Sennacherib in the Bible? - GotQuestions. org Sennacherib was the king of Assyria who reigned from about 720 BC to 683 BC Archaeologists have uncovered the remains of his palace in Khorsebad, near the ancient city of Nineveh (Jonah 1:1–3)
Sennacherib - World History Encyclopedia Sennacherib (r 705-681 BCE) was the second king of the Sargonid Dynasty of Assyria (founded by his father Sargon II, r 722-705 BCE) He is one of the most famous Assyrian kings owing to the part he plays in narratives in the biblical Old Testament (II Kings, II Chronicles, and Isaiah)
The Assassination of Sennacherib - Biblical Archaeology Society The assassination of Sennacherib, king of Assyria, is presented in the Bible as God’s divine justice against an evil king Outside of the Bible, however, this was one of the most significant events in the history of the ancient Near East
The End of Sennacherib - and the bravery of King Hezekiah When Sennacherib rose up early in the morning to storm the city of Jerusalem, he found dead corpses in the place of his mighty army So Sennacherib, king of Assyria, departed and returned home, his army gone, his might broken, feared no longer
Topical Bible: Sennacherib Sennacherib, the son of Sargon II, was the king of Assyria from 705 to 681 BC He is a significant figure in biblical history, particularly noted for his military campaigns against the Kingdom of Judah during the reign of King Hezekiah
The Reign of Sennacherib: A King of Controversy Sennacherib, one of the most renowned kings of the Assyrian Empire, occupies a significant place in the annals of ancient history His reign, marked by military prowess, architectural brilliance, and religious strife, has sparked considerable debate among historians and scholars
Sennacherib - Encyclopedia. com Sennacherib (reigned 705-681 B C ), a king of Assyria, was one of the four great kings of the late Assyrian Empire He rebuilt Nineveh and destroyed Babylon Sennacherib is the biblical form of the name Sin-akheeriba Though a younger son, he was chosen as heir by his father, Sargon II