King Sennacherib of Assyria sent the Rabshakeh to Jerusalem to demand the city’s surrender. The Assyrians used various arguments in an attempt to make the Jews give up without a fight.

• Isolation. Egypt will be of little help to you.—Isa 36:6

• Doubt. Jehovah will not fight for you because he is displeased with you.—Isa 36:7, 10

• Intimidation. You do not stand a chance against the powerful Assyrian army.—Isa 36:8, 9

• Temptation. Surrendering to Assyria will improve the quality of your life.—Isa 36:16, 17

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• He did what he reasonably could to prepare the city for the siege

• He prayed to Jehovah for deliverance and encouraged the people to do the same

• His faith was rewarded when Jehovah sent an angel to strike down 185,000 Assyrian warriors in one night