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Questions from The Bible

Why did Rabshakeh speak in Hebrew rather than Aramaic during his speech to the people of Jerusalem?

Why Rabshakeh Spoke in Hebrew Instead of Aramaic to the People of Jerusalem When examining the dramatic events of the Assyrian siege of Jerusalem during King Hezekiah’s reign, one of the most striking moments is the speech of Rabshakeh, the Assyrian commander. A crucial detail often overlooked is that Rabshakeh…

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Questions from The Bible

After the fall of Israel to Assyria, how did the settlement of foreign peoples in Samaria change the religious landscape of the region, and what mixture of beliefs developed among the inhabitants?

The Fall of Israel and Assyrian Conquest The Northern Kingdom of Israel, also known as the Kingdom of Samaria, fell to the Assyrian Empire in 722 BCE after a prolonged period of political instability, idolatry, and rebellion against Assyrian demands. The Assyrian king Shalmaneser V initially laid siege to Samaria,…

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