History · 7 · Hezekiah and Isaiah

Hezekiah reached out to Babylon

After Assyria's onslaught, Hezekiah sought allies in Egypt and in Assyria's rising rival, Babylon, the power that would later destroy Jerusalem.

Today's ally, tomorrow's conqueror.

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Later writers expanded his story with a visit from Babylonian envoys to whom he showed off his treasures.

Bible reference: 2 Kings 20:12

Source: Why the Bible Began, pp. 102

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