How was Hezekiah affected by the intelligence, and to what had he recourse in this extremity? v. 1—4.
Does it appear that the people were not duly affected on this occasion, and that this Shebna was not an upright man? Is. 22. 12—25.
What encouraging answer did he receive from the prophet?
How was the king of Assyria employed when Rabshakeh returned, and what made him anxious to complete the conquest of Jerusalem at once?
In what haughty style did he write to Hezekiah? v. 10—18.
What did Hezekiah do with the letter, and what was the substance of his prayer?
What are we taught by Hezekiah's conduct on this occasion?
What answer did he receive from the Lord, and by what medium? v. 20—36.
What desolating judgment fell that night upon the army of Sennacherib, and what was finally his own fate?
What prophecy of Isaiah was fulfilled in his death? Is. 31.8.
What psalm is supposed to have been written in reference to this event? Ans. The seventy sixth.
Of what signal future defeat of God's enemies may this be considered as the type? Rev.19. 17—21.
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