This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1922 Excerpt: ...found much to admire among the Assyrians. He had a new great altar made after the pattern of one he saw at Damascus, and put it into constant use at the temple, relegating that of Solomon's to subordinate use. Probably his attitude opened the way for the introduction of the Assyrian religious practices which prevailed ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1922 Excerpt: ...found much to admire among the Assyrians. He had a new great altar made after the pattern of one he saw at Damascus, and put it into constant use at the temple, relegating that of Solomon's to subordinate use. Probably his attitude opened the way for the introduction of the Assyrian religious practices which prevailed later (II Kings 23:11, 12). To pass judgment on Ahaz is not easy. Some regard him as a weakling, buying protection at the cost of honor. Possibly his policy was one of deliberately cynical opportunism, successful in that it saved his state from the disasters which wrecked so many others, yet unapproved by such brave and sagacious leaders as Isaiah. 6. The Character and Policy of Hezekiah. In 715 Hezekiah succeeded to the throne, a young but very promising man. He was greatly influenced by Isaiah. During his reign a real reformation took place, whichre-established firmly the worship of Jehovah. The reformation of Hezekiah and his warfare with the Philistines. II Kings 18:1-8; II Chronicles 29-31. How Isaiah blocked one revolt against Sargon. Isaiah 20. The severe illness of the king and the visit of Merodach-baladan's envoy. II Kings 20: 1-19. Hezekiah had evidently the qualities of leadership. He was the sovereign of greatest importance and resourcefulness in Palestine. Other peoples rallied around him. Yet no small element in his stability and power was the support and advice of the prophet Isaiah, in whose wisdom both king and people had great confidence. When Egypt's promises of support led Ashdod to revolt, Isaiah was able to deter his own people from following its example. That Hezekiah was not exempt from the vanity which is natural to kings was shown by his dealings with the messengers of Merodachbaladan, king of Babylonia, which Isaiah...
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