Isaiah 35-36 | God Said to Attack Judah? ... And More Proof that the Bible is Reliable and Accurate

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Isaiah 35 presents a vision of hope and restoration. The prophet Isaiah foretells a future time when the barren wilderness will bloom abundantly, and the desolate desert will rejoice with joyful singing. God's divine touch will bring healing and renewal, as the blind see, the deaf hear, and the lame leap like a deer. This chapter brings comfort to the weak and feeble, assuring them that God's vengeance will save His people. It concludes with the promise of a sacred highway known as the "Way of Holiness," reserved for the redeemed, where everlasting joy and gladness will be found in the presence of the Lord.

In Isaiah 36, the focus shifts from prophetic visions to historical events during the reign of King Hezekiah. Sennacherib, the formidable king of Assyria, launches a campaign against Judah and besieges Jerusalem, threatening the nation's very existence. Sending the Rabshakeh as his emissary, Sennacherib taunts King Hezekiah and the people of Judah, mocking their reliance on God and urging them to surrender. Hezekiah's officials, Eliakim, Shebna, and Joah, seek to negotiate privately with the Rabshakeh, but the emissary speaks defiantly in Hebrew, hoping to undermine the morale of the people on the city walls. The chapter underscores the importance of trusting in God in the face of overwhelming adversity and serves as a prelude to the imminent confrontation between the mighty Assyrian army and the faith of the people of Judah.

Sennacherib's Prism, also known as the Taylor Prism, is an ancient Assyrian artifact discovered in Nineveh in the mid-19th century. It contains an inscription detailing the military campaigns and accomplishments of Sennacherib, the king of Assyria, including his invasion of Judah during the time of King Hezekiah. This inscription provides valuable historical evidence that supports the account in Isaiah 36, confirming the reliability of the Bible.

In Isaiah 36, it is recorded that Sennacherib's army besieged Jerusalem during King Hezekiah's reign, and the Rabshakeh, the Assyrian envoy, mocked and threatened the people of Judah, trying to instill fear and doubt in their hearts. The Sennacherib Prism corroborates this event, as it mentions the Assyrian king's military campaign against various Judean cities and his conquest of many of them, with the exception of Jerusalem.

The Prism also reveals that Sennacherib imposed a heavy tribute on Hezekiah, which aligns with the biblical account of King Hezekiah sending extravagant gifts to appease the Assyrian king. Moreover, the inscription mentions the capture of many Judean prisoners, further confirming the accuracy of the Bible's report of the Assyrian invasion and the siege of Jerusalem.

The correspondence between the biblical narrative in Isaiah 36 and the historical details found in Sennacherib's Prism reinforces the reliability of the Bible as a historical document. The artifact not only verifies the events and characters mentioned in the book of Isaiah but also highlights the meticulous recording of historical events in the biblical texts. This evidence provides valuable insights into the ancient world and the interactions between powerful empires and smaller kingdoms, validating the Bible's credibility as a trustworthy source of historical information.