Sennacherib

On clay cylindrical seals found in Sennacherib's palace at Koyunjik, the name of Sabacho is deciphered; the two seals are thought, from the inscriptions, to have been attached to the treaty of peace between

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible 1871

Obadiah's was fulfilled probably in Sennacherib's time

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible 1871

The prophecy, probably, contemplates ultimately, besides the affliction and deliverance in Sennacherib's time, the destruction of Jerusalem by Rome, the dispersion of the Jews, their restoration, the destruction of the enemies that besiege the city (Zec 14: 2), and the final glory of Israel (Isa 29: 17-24).

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible 1871

As the Assyrians in Sennacherib's reign did not carry off Judah captive, the returning "remnant" cannot mainly refer to this time.

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible 1871

The prophetic message consisted of three different portions: -- First, Sennacherib is apostrophized (2Ki 19: 21-28) in a highly poetical strain, admirably descriptive of the turgid vanity, haughty pretensions, and presumptuous impiety of the Assyrian despot.

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible 1871

He speaks terror, in Sennacherib's invasion, to the hypocrites, who were the people of God's wrath, v. 6.

Commentary on the Whole Bible Volume IV (Isaiah to Malachi) 1721

Many of the prophecies of the foregoing chapters had their accomplishment in Sennacherib's invading Judah and besieging Jerusalem, and the miraculous defeat he met with there; and therefore the story of this is here inserted, both for the explication and for the confirmation of the prophecy.

Commentary on the Whole Bible Volume IV (Isaiah to Malachi) 1721

But according to the usage of the sacred historian, the story of Sennacherib is completed before entering on what was personal to the king of Judah (see also Isa

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible 1871

His name occurs sometimes, though not so frequently as some others, in the appellations of important personages, as _e, g. _ in that of Sennacherib, which is explained to mean "Sin multiplies brethren."

The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 2. (of 7): Assyria The History, Geography, And Antiquities Of Chaldaea, Assyria, Babylon, Media, Persia, Parthia, And Sassanian or New Persian Empire; With Maps and Illustrations. George Rawlinson 1857

He seems to speak with vexation at the hook in his nose and the bridle in his jaws, such as Sennacherib was tied up with, Isa. xxxvii.

Commentary on the Whole Bible Volume I (Genesis to Deuteronomy) 1721