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king of Assyria. Some suppose Sargon, and treat Sennacherib as a mistake here. But probably Sennacherib was the co-regent in the field. Compare Jerusalem's being taken by Nebuchadnezzar, while Nabo-polassar was king in Babylon. So Belshazzar was co-regent with Nabonnedus at the taking of Babylon.
sent. The gift of verses: 2Ki_18:14-16 did not prevent a further assault. Compromise seldom does.
Tartan. A title = commander-in-chief.
Rabsaris. A title = chief of the heads.
Rab-shakeh. A title = chief of the captains; possibly a political officer.
Lachish. Ten miles south-east of Jerusalem, on Sennacherib's way to Egypt. See note on 2Ki_19:8.
great host = heavy force.
against Jerusalem. See note on Jdg_1:8.
upper pool. On east side of Jebus = Gihon.