Sunday, June 24, 2012

History

1. Multiple choice: What nation is described as a broken reed, which will pierce one's hand, if one leans on it for support? (a) Israel; (b) Assyria; or (c) Egypt

2. When King Hezekiah was told that the Assyrians demanded surrender, where did he go? (a) Masada; (b) Isaiah's house; or (c) the temple.

3. True or false? Isaiah records that when the Assyrian army was first called away before it could besiege Jerusalem, the commander sent a message  acknowledging the power of Yahweh over all the nations.



1. (c) Egypt ( Is. 36:6; Ezek. 29:6,7 ).


2. (c) The temple (Is. 37: 1 ).


3. False. He sent a message warning against expecting divine deliverance ( Is. 37: 10 - 13 ).

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