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#78 Did Angels Really Smite the Enemies of Israel? - Joe Heschmeyer
May 23, 2024
Author and apologist Joe Heschmeyer discusses the historical evidence surrounding the mysterious destruction of the Assyrian armies in 2 Kings 19. Topics include the Siege of Jerusalem, Assyrian retreat, Herodotus's account of Sinekirib's siege, Assyrian defeat by mice, biblical and Babylonian accounts of military encounters, and divine intervention in the Siege of Jerusalem.
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- The mysterious destruction of the Assyrian armies in 2 Kings 19 showcases a powerful divine intervention against military forces.
- Different historical perspectives, including Jewish, Assyrian, Egyptian, and Babylonian, offer varying accounts of the divine intervention during conflicts with the Assyrians.
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Jewish Account: Assyrian Siege of Jerusalem Thwarted by Divine Intervention
The Jewish perspective recounts Hezekiah's rebellion against Assyria and the Assyrian conquests of Judean cities. The Assyrian siege of Jerusalem is initially successful, leading Hezekiah to pay tribute. However, a sudden divine intervention, in the form of a pestilence killing 185,000 Assyrians overnight, sends the remaining forces home. Jerusalem is spared miraculously, showcasing the power of God.
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