2 Kings 18 Summary

Hezekiah reigns at twenty-five and does right like David, removing high places, breaking images, cutting down groves, and destroying the bronze serpent that Israel had idolatrously worshipped. He trusts in the LORD, departs not from following Him, and prospers. When Shalmaneser besieges Samaria, Hezekiah escapes with tribute, but Sennacherib of Assyria later invades Judah, besieging its cities. Sennacherib's servant Rab-shakeh taunts Hezekiah through messengers, mocking his faith and offering false promises of deliverance if Judah surrenders peacefully.