Bible Dictionary
Sennacherib, Or Sennacherib
Sennacherib was the Assyrian king who campaigned against Judah and Jerusalem during Hezekiah’s reign. After his army’s defeat, he returned to Assyria and was murdered by two of his sons.
Biblical Usage
The biblical account presents Sennacherib’s invasion, his insulting message to Hezekiah, the destruction of his army, and his murder by Adrammelech and Sharezer while worshiping in the house of Nisroch.
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