History · 7 · Hezekiah and Isaiah
Israel's fall made Judah great
With the northern kingdom gone, Judah under Hezekiah (728–687 BCE) became a real power. Jerusalem grew almost tenfold in size.
One kingdom's collapse can be another's opportunity.
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Hundreds of jar handles stamped 'For the King' reveal a sophisticated administration of oil and wine. Refugees from the North likely swelled Judah's population. In 2015, archaeologists found an impression of Hezekiah's own royal seal.
Source: Why the Bible Began, pp. 103–105
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