How did Rabshakeh attempt to persuade the people of Jerusalem to surrender peacefully?
How Did Rabshakeh Attempt to Persuade the People of Jerusalem to Surrender Peacefully? The confrontation between the Assyrian envoy Rabshakeh and the people of Jerusalem is one of the most striking examples of psychological warfare in ancient history. Sent by the powerful Assyrian king Sennacherib, Rabshakeh’s mission was not merely…