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Assyrian king
Sennacherib
Divided Kingdom
Life
Invaded Judah and besieged Jerusalem under Hezekiah; the angel of the LORD struck down 185,000 Assyrians in one night. Later murdered by his own sons.
Key Facts
- Mocked YHWH
- Killed in temple of his god
Why this matters
God defends His city when the king prays.