Sennacherib (may 15, 704 BC – may 16, 681 BC)
Description:
A proud king of Assyria who invaded Palestine, capturing many cities of Judah, conquered Babylon, and rebuilt Ninevah. Upon his threat to Hezekiah, the Lord sent an angel to kill his army of 185,000, protecting Judah. He was later assassinated by his own sons.
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Date:
may 15, 704 BC
may 16, 681 BC
~ 23 years