Kyle Keimer - Hezekiah Prepares for War
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Biblical World co-host Kyle Keimer discusses his research on King Hezekiah’s preparations for the Assyrian attack in 701 BCE. How do archaeologists determine the nature and extent of Hezekiah’s defensive network? Did the Judeans use fire signals? How did the king prepare for war (and pay for it)? Listen in for a fascinating discussion of Keimer’s archaeological, biblical, and geographical thoughts on this crucial event in Judah’s history.
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