Isaiah 37:9 meaning and explanation

Now Sennacherib had been warned about Tirhakah king of Cush: “He has set out to fight against you.” On hearing this, Sennacherib sent messengers to Hezekiah, saying,

Isaiah 37:9, Berean Standard Bible

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This verse sits in the account of Assyria's siege of Jerusalem under King Sennacherib, who has sent his field commander, the Rabshakeh, to demand Hezekiah's surrender. Word reaches Sennacherib that Tirhakah, king of Cush, is marching against him, so he sends a second delegation to Hezekiah.

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