King Hezekiah shows his riches to the Babylonian king and begins to usher in the demise of his own kingdom.

LSB 451 – Stricken, Smitten, and Afflicted

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God spares King Hezekiah from death, granting him fifteen more years of life.

LSB 451 – Stricken, Smitten, and Afflicted

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Hezekiah shows his faithfulness and trust in the Lord, who responds by wiping out the Assyrian army.

LSB 451 – Stricken, Smitten, and Afflicted

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The Assyrian army besieges Jerusalem and mocks Yahweh.

LSB 451 – Stricken, Smitten, and Afflicted

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Chapter 34's despair gives way to salvation in chapter 35.

LSB 451 – Stricken, Smitten, and Afflicted

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A difficult chapter to read, as it details just how fully God's judgment will devastate His creation.

LSB 451 – Stricken, Smitten, and Afflicted

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God will rescue His people from the hands of Assyria.

LSB 451 – Stricken, Smitten, and Afflicted

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The King of Righteousness reigns forever!

LSB 451 – Stricken, Smitten, and Afflicted

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Woe on Egypt and on Assyria, as God fights against them.  This chapter also alludes forward to Christ on the cross battling against the old evil foe, Satan.

LSB 451 – Stricken, Smitten, and Afflicted

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The prophecies of judgment and restoration against Judah continue, but with the addition that God will fight for them and destroy Assyria.

LSB 451 – Stricken, Smitten, and Afflicted

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