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After these things and this faithfulness, Sennacherib king of Assyria came, entered into Judah, encamped against the fortified cities, and intended to win them for himself.
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Verse 1. Truth, and sincere piety of the king, God was pleased to put him to trial; ( Tirinus. Menochius. D.) or, “after these things were established.” Jun.—Sennacherib attacked Juda when Ezechias had been fifteen years on the throne, and till that time had paid the stipulated tribute. 4 Kennicott. 18:13. Calmet.—He now probably refused to pay it any longer. Salien, A. 3319. Menochius.
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