What New Threat Arrived When Sennacherib Sent a Letter to King Hezekiah? The crisis facing King Hezekiah of Judah intensified dramatically when the Assyrian king Sennacherib sent a direct, written message to Hezekiah. This letter marked a turning point in the conflict, transforming an already dire military situation into a … Continue reading What new threat arrived when Sennacherib sent a letter directly to King Hezekiah?