Book contents
- Sennacherib’s Campaign against Judah
- Society for Old Testament Study Monograph Series
- Sennacherib’s Campaign against Judah
- Copyright page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Abbreviations
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction
- 1 The Problems in Isaiah 36–37
- 2 Previous Solutions
- 3 A New Historical-Critical Solution
- 4 Source BI
- 5 The Political Events in the Eighth Century BCE and the Results of the 701 BCE Campaign
- 6 Source BII
- 7 The Historical Background of Source BII (683–671 BCE)
- 8 The BIII Strand
- 9 The Babylonian Period
- 10 The Question of the Priority of Isaiah 36–37 vs. 2 Kings 18:13–19:37
- 11 Isaiah 36–37 and Their Location in the Literary Unit Isaiah 36–39
- 12 The Present Location of Isaiah 36–39 in the Book of Isaiah and the Formation of the Book
- 13 2 Chronicles 32 and Its Relation to Isaiah 36–37
- 14 Summary and Conclusions
- Appendix – Biblical Texts
- Bibliography
- Index to Biblical Passages Cited
- Index of Geographic Names and Peoples
- Index of Names
8 - The BIII Strand
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 29 September 2020
- Sennacherib’s Campaign against Judah
- Society for Old Testament Study Monograph Series
- Sennacherib’s Campaign against Judah
- Copyright page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Abbreviations
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction
- 1 The Problems in Isaiah 36–37
- 2 Previous Solutions
- 3 A New Historical-Critical Solution
- 4 Source BI
- 5 The Political Events in the Eighth Century BCE and the Results of the 701 BCE Campaign
- 6 Source BII
- 7 The Historical Background of Source BII (683–671 BCE)
- 8 The BIII Strand
- 9 The Babylonian Period
- 10 The Question of the Priority of Isaiah 36–37 vs. 2 Kings 18:13–19:37
- 11 Isaiah 36–37 and Their Location in the Literary Unit Isaiah 36–39
- 12 The Present Location of Isaiah 36–39 in the Book of Isaiah and the Formation of the Book
- 13 2 Chronicles 32 and Its Relation to Isaiah 36–37
- 14 Summary and Conclusions
- Appendix – Biblical Texts
- Bibliography
- Index to Biblical Passages Cited
- Index of Geographic Names and Peoples
- Index of Names
Summary
Strand BIII is a redactional strand that does not comprise an original complete narrative. The redactor, whose primary interest is theological, adds his comments into the earlier sources. He subtly combines BI and BII by incorporating characterizing Leitwörter of both sources into his composition. He integrated Source BI, the siege of Sennacherib, and Source BII, the divine victory over the Assyrians and punishment of their king. The editor described the involvement of God in defence of Jerusalem, consequently promoting the belief in the inviolability of Zion, the protection of the king of Judah and the house of David. He raises the following questions: Should Judah surrender or oppose the besiegers? Will God protect Zion? Did the people of Jerusalem offend God? What is the proper way to worship God? How should God be approached to ask for his help? What is the role of the king toward God?
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- Sennacherib's Campaign against JudahA Source Analysis of Isaiah 36-37, pp. 169 - 190Publisher: Cambridge University PressPrint publication year: 2020