History · 7 · Hezekiah and Isaiah

Sargon died in battle

Sargon, one of Assyria's greatest kings, died on the battlefield in 705 BCE. His body was never recovered, sending shockwaves through the empire.

A king's death sparked revolts.

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Hezekiah joined the rebellions, likely counting on Egypt's help. By 703, Sargon's son Sennacherib had consolidated power and set out for revenge.

Source: Why the Bible Began, pp. 105

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