2min chapter

OnScript cover image

Kyle Keimer – Hezekiah Prepares for War

OnScript

CHAPTER

Hezekiah's Strategic Gamble in 705 BC

In 705 BC, Hezekiah was king of a kingdom on the fringes of Assyrian Empire. When his predecessor Sargon died in battle, he decided to try and take back control by fighting rebellions elsewhere. "What's there to lose? I mean, you could die, obviously, but what’s there to lose, really?" says historian Andrew Keen.

00:00

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode