1 AFTER these things, and the establishment thereof, Sennacherib king of Assyria came, and entered into Judah, and encamped against the fenced cities, and thought to win them for himself.
2 And when Hezekiah saw that Sennacherib was come, and that he was purposed to fight against Jerusalem,
3 He took counsel with his princes and his mighty men to stop the waters of the fountains which were without the city: and they did help him.
4 So there was gathered much people together, who stopped all the fountains, and the brook that ran through the midst of the land, saying, Why should the kings of Assyria come, and find much water?
5 Also he strengthened himself, and built up all the wall that was broken, and raised it up to the towers, and another wall without, and repaired Millo in the city of David, and made darts and shields in abundance.
6 And he set captains of war over the people, and gathered them together to him in the street of the gate of the city, and spake comfortably to them, saying,
7 Be strong and courageous, be not afraid nor dismayed for the king of Assyria, nor for all the multitude that is with him: for there be more with us than with him:
8 With him is an arm of flesh; but with us is the Lord our God to help us, and to fight our battles. And the people rested themselves upon the words of Hezekiah king of Judah.
9 After this did Sennacherib king of Assyria send his servants to Jerusalem, (but he himself laid siege against Lachish, and all his power with him,) unto Hezekiah king of Judah, and unto all Judah that were at Jerusalem, saying,
10 Thus saith Sennacherib king of Assyria, Whereon do ye trust, that ye abide in the siege in Jerusalem?
11 Doth not Hezekiah persuade you to give over yourselves to die by famine and by thirst, saying, The Lord our God shall deliver us out of the hand of the king of Assyria?
12 Hath not the same Hezekiah taken away his high places and his altars, and commanded Judah and Jerusalem, saying, Ye shall worship before one altar, and burn incense upon it?
13 Know ye not what I and my fathers have done unto all the people of other lands? were the gods of the nations of those lands any ways able to deliver their lands out of mine hand?
14 Who was there among all the gods of those nations that my fathers utterly destroyed, that could deliver his people out of mine hand, that your God should be able to deliver you out of mine hand?
15 Now therefore let not Hezekiah deceive you, nor persuade you on this manner, neither yet believe him: for no god of any nation or kingdom was able to deliver his people out of mine hand, and out of the hand of my fathers: how much less shall your God deliver you out of mine hand?
16 And his servants spake yet more against the Lord God, and against his servant Hezekiah.
17 He wrote also letters to rail on the Lord God of Israel, and to speak against him, saying, As the gods of the nations of other lands have not delivered their people out of mine hand, so shall not the God of Hezekiah deliver his people out of mine hand.
18 Then they cried with a loud voice in the Jews’ speech unto the people of Jerusalem that were on the wall, to affright them, and to trouble them; that they might take the city.
19 And they spake against the God of Jerusalem, as against the gods of the people of the earth, which were the work of the hands of man.
20 And for this cause Hezekiah the king, and the prophet Isaiah the son of Amoz, prayed and cried to heaven.
21 And the Lord sent an angel, which cut off all the mighty men of valour, and the leaders and captains in the camp of the king of Assyria. So he returned with shame of face to his own land. And when he was come into the house of his god, they that came forth of his own bowels slew him there with the sword.
22 Thus the Lord saved Hezekiah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem from the hand of Sennacherib the king of Assyria, and from the hand of all other, and guided them on every side.
23 And many brought gifts unto the Lord to Jerusalem, and presents to Hezekiah king of Judah: so that he was magnified in the sight of all nations from thenceforth.
24 In those days Hezekiah was sick to the death, and prayed unto the Lord: and he spake unto him, and he gave him a sign.
25 But Hezekiah rendered not again according to the benefit done unto him; for his heart was lifted up: therefore there was wrath upon him, and upon Judah and Jerusalem.
26 Notwithstanding Hezekiah humbled himself for the pride of his heart, both he and the inhabitants of Jerusalem, so that the wrath of the Lord came not upon them in the days of Hezekiah.
27 And Hezekiah had exceeding much riches and honour: and he made himself treasuries for silver, and for gold, and for precious stones, and for spices, and for shields, and for all manner of pleasant jewels;
28 Storehouses also for the increase of corn, and wine, and oil; and stalls for all manner of beasts, and cotes for flocks.
29 Moreover he provided him cities, and possessions of flocks and herds in abundance: for God had given him substance very much.
30 This same Hezekiah also stopped the upper watercourse of Gihon, and brought it straight down to the west side of the city of David. And Hezekiah prospered in all his works.
31 Howbeit in the business of the ambassadors of the princes of Babylon, who sent unto him to inquire of the wonder that was done in the land, God left him, to try him, that he might know all that was in his heart.
32 Now the rest of the acts of Hezekiah, and his goodness, behold, they are written in the vision of Isaiah the prophet, the son of Amoz, and in the book of the kings of Judah and Israel.
33 And Hezekiah slept with his fathers, and they buried him in the chiefest of the sepulchres of the sons of David: and all Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem did him honour at his death. And Manasseh his son reigned in his stead.

1After these things and the establishment therof, Sennacherib king of Assyria came, and entred into Iudah, & encamped against the fenced cities, and thought to winne them for himselfe.

2And when Hezekiah sawe that Sennacherib was come, and that hee was purposed to fight against Ierusalem,

3He tooke counsel with his princes, and his mightie men, to stop the waters of the fountaines, which were without the citie: and they did helpe him.

4So there was gathered much people together, who stopt all the fountaines, and the brooke that ranne through the midst of the land, saying, Why should the kings of Assyria come, and finde much water?

5Also he strengthened himselfe, and built vp all the wall that was broken, and raised it vp to the towers, and another wall without, and prepared Millo in the citie of Dauid, and made darts and shields in abundance.

6And hee set captaines of warre ouer the people, and gathered them together to him in the streete of the gate of the city, and spake comfortably to them, saying;

7Be strong and couragious, be not afraid nor dismayed for the king of Assyria, nor for all the multitude that is with him: for there bee moe with vs, then with him.

8With him is an arme of flesh, but with vs is the Lord our God to helpe vs, and to fight our battels. And the people rested themselues vpon the words of Hezekiah king of Iudah.

9 After this did Sennacherib king of Assyria send his seruants to Ierusalem (but he himselfe laide siege against Lachish, and all his power with him) vnto Hezekiah king of Iudah, and vnto all Iudah that were at Ierusalem, saying;

10Thus sayth Semacherib king of Assyria, Whereon doe ye trust, that yee abide in the siege in Ierusalem?

11Doeth not Hezekiah perswade you to giue ouer your selues to die by famine and by thirst, saying, The Lord our God shall deliuer vs out of the hand of the king of Assyria?

12Hath not the same Hezekiah taken away his high places, and his altars, and commanded Iudah and Ierusalem, saying; Yee shall worship before one altar, & burne incense vpon it?

13Know ye not what I and my fathers haue done vnto all the people of other lands? were the gods of the nations of those landes any wayes able to deliuer their lands out of mine hand?

14Who was there among all the gods of those nations, that my fathers vtterly destroyed, that could deliuer his people out of mine hand, that your God should bee able to deliuer you out of mine hand?

15Now therefore let not Hezekiah deceiue you, nor perswade you on this manner, neither yet beleeue him: for no god of any nation or kingdome was able to deliuer his people out of mine hand, & out of the hand of my fathers: how much lesse shall your God deliuer you out of mine hand?

16And his seruants spake yet more against the Lord God, and against his seruant Hezekiah.

17Hee wrote also letters to raile on the Lord God of Israel, & to speake against him, saying, As the gods of the nations of other lands haue not deliuered their people out of mine hand: so shall not the God of Hezekiah deliuer his people out of mine hand.

18Then they cryed with a loude voice in the Iewes speech vnto the people of Ierusalem that were on the wal, to affright them, and to trouble them, that they might take the city.

19And they spake against the God of Ierusalem, as against the gods of the people of the earth which were the worke of the hands of man.

20For this cause Hezekiah the king, and the Prophet Isaiah the sonne of Amoz, prayed and cryed to heauen.

21 And the Lord sent an Angel, which cut off all the mightie men of valour, and the leaders and captains in the campe of the king of Assyria: so hee returned with shame of face to his owne land. And when hee was come into the house of his god, they that came foorth of his owne bowels, slew him there with the sword.

22Thus the Lord saued Hezekiah, and the inhabitants of Ierusalem, from the hand of Sennacherib the king of Assyria, and from the hand of all other, and guided them on euery side.

23And many brought gifts vnto the Lord to Ierusalem, and presents to Hezekiah king of Iudah: so that hee was magnified in the sight of all nations, from thenceforth.

24 In those dayes Hezekiah was sicke to the death, and prayed vnto the Lord: and he spake vnto him, and he gaue him a signe.

25But Hezekiah rendred not againe, according to the benefit done vnto him: for his heart was lifted vp, therefore there was wrath vpon him, and vpon Iudah and Ierusalem.

26Notwithstanding, Hezekiah humbled himselfe for the pride of his heart, (both hee and the inhabitants of Ierusalem) so that the wrath of the Lord came not vpon them in the dayes of Hezekiah.

27 And Hezekiah had exceeding much riches, and honour: and he made himselfe treasuries for siluer, and for golde, and for precious stones, and for spices, and for shields, and for all maner of pleasant iewels;

28Store-houses also for the increase of corne, and wine and oile; and stalles for all maner of beasts, and coates for flocks.

29Moreouer, hee prouided him cities, and possessions of flockes & heards in abundance: for God had giuen him substance very much.

30This same Hezekiah also stopped the vpper water-course of Gihon, and brought it straight downe to the Westside of the City of Dauid. And Hezekiah prospered in all his workes.

31 Howbeit, in the businesse of the Embassadours of the Princes of Babylon, who sent vnto him to enquire of the wonder that was done in the land, God left him, to try him, that he might know all that was in his heart.

32 Now, the rest of the acts of Hezekiah, and his goodnesse, behold, they are written in the vision of Isaiah the Prophet, the sonne of Amoz, and in the booke of the kings of Iudah and Israel.

33And Hezekiah slept with his fathers, and they buried him in the chiefest of the Sepulchres of the sonnes of Dauid: and all Iudah and the inhabitants of Ierusalem did him honour at his death: and Manasseh his sonne reigned in his stead.

I == 2nd Kings 18:13 ; Isa 36:1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

V == 2nd Sam 5:9 ; 1st Kings 9:24 ; 2nd Chr 25:23 ; Isa 22:9-10

 

 

 

 

 

VI == 2nd chr 30:22 ; Isa 40:2

 

 

VII == Deut 31:6 ; 2nd Kinigs 6:16 ; 2nd chr 20:15

 

VIII == 2nd Chr 13:12 ; Jer 17:5 ; Rom 8:31 ; 1st John 4:4

 

 

 

IX == 2nd Kings 18:17

 

 

 

X == 2nd Kings 18:19

 

XI == 2nd Kings 18:30

 

 

 

XII == 2nd Kings 18:22

 

 

XIII == 2nd Kings 18:33-35

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

XV == 2nd Kings 18:29

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

XVII == 2nd Kings 19:9 , 12

 

 

 

 

 

XVIII == 2nd Kings 18:26-28

 

 

XIX == 2nd Kings 19:18

 

 

XX == 2nd Kings 19:2 , 4 , 15

 

XXI == 2nd Kings 19:35

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

XXIII == 2nd Chr 1:1 ; 17:5

 

 

XXIV == 2nd Kings 20:1 ; Isa 38:1

XXV == 2nd Chr 24:18 ; 26:16 ; Ps 116:12 ; Heb 24

 

XXVI == 2nd Kings 20:19 ; Jer 26:18-19

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

XXIX == 1st Chr 29:12

 

 

XXX == Isa 22:9 , 11

 

 

XXXI == Deut 8:2 ; 2nd Kings 20:12 ; Isa 39:1

 

 

XXXII == 2nd Kings 18:19-20

 

 

 

XXXIII == 2nd Kings 20:21 ; Prov 10:7

 

1 But after he had proved his fidelity by such deeds, Sennacherib, king of Assyria, came. He invaded Judah, besieged the fortified cities, and proposed to take them by storm.

2 When Hezekiah saw that Sennacherib was coming with the intention of attacking Jerusalem,

3 he decided in counsel with his princes and warriors to stop the waters of the springs outside the city. When they had pledged him their support,

4 a large crowd was gathered which stopped all the springs and also the running stream in the valley nearby. For they said, "Why should the kings of Assyria come and find an abundance of water?"

5 He then looked to his defenses: he rebuilt the wall where it was broken down, raised towers upon it, and built another wall outside. He strengthened the Millo of the City of David and had a great number of spears and shields prepared.

6 Then he appointed army commanders over the people. He gathered them together in his presence in the open space at the gate of the city and encouraged them with these words:

7 "Be brave and steadfast; do not be afraid or dismayed because of the king of Assyria and all the throng that is coming with him, for there is more with us than with him.

8 For he has only an arm of flesh, but we have the LORD, our God, to help us and to fight our battles." And the people took confidence from the words of King Hezekiah of Judah.

9 After this, while Sennacherib, king of Assyria, himself remained at Lachish with all his forces, he sent his officials to Jerusalem with this message for King Hezekiah of Judah, and all the Judahites who were in Jerusalem:

10 "King Sennacherib of Assyria has this to say: On what are you relying, while you remain under siege in Jerusalem?

11 Has not Hezekiah deceived you, delivering you over to a death of famine and thirst, by his claim that 'the LORD, our God, will save us from the grasp of the king of Assyria'?

12 Has not this same Hezekiah removed his high places and altars and commanded Judah and Jerusalem, 'You shall prostrate yourselves before one altar only, and on it alone you shall offer incense'?

13 Do you not know what my fathers and I have done to all the peoples of other lands? Were the gods of the nations in those lands able to save their lands from my hand?

14 Who among all the gods of those nations which my fathers put under the ban was able to save his people from my hand? Will your god, then, be able to save you from my hand?

15 Let not Hezekiah mislead you further and deceive you in any such way. Do not believe him! Since no other god of any other nation or kingdom has been able to save his people from my hand or the hands of my fathers, how much the less shall your god save you from my hand!"

16 His officials said still more against the LORD God and against his servant Hezekiah,

17 for he had written letters to deride the LORD, the God of Israel, speaking of him in these terms: "As the gods of the nations in other lands have not saved their people from my hand, neither shall Hezekiah's god save his people from my hand."

18 In a loud voice they shouted in the Judean language to the people of Jerusalem who were on the wall, to frighten and terrify them so that they might capture their city.

19 They spoke of the God of Israel as though he were one of the gods of the other peoples of the earth, a work of human hands.

20 But because of this, King Hezekiah and the prophet Isaiah, son of Amos, prayed and called out to heaven.

21 Then the LORD sent an angel, who destroyed every valiant warrior, leader and commander in the camp of the Assyrian king, so that he had to return shamefaced to his own country. And when he entered the temple of his god, some of his own offspring struck him down there with the sword.

22 Thus the LORD saved Hezekiah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem from the hand of Sennacherib, king of Assyria, as from every other power; he gave them rest on every side.

23 Many brought gifts for the LORD to Jerusalem and costly objects for King Hezekiah of Judah, who thereafter was exalted in the eyes of all the nations.

24 In those days Hezekiah became mortally ill. He prayed to the LORD, who answered him by giving him a sign.

25 Hezekiah, however, did not then discharge his debt of gratitude, for he had become proud. Therefore anger descended upon him and upon Judah and Jerusalem.

26 But then Hezekiah humbled himself for his pride - both he and the inhabitants of Jerusalem; and therefore the LORD did not vent his anger on them during the time of Hezekiah.

27 Hezekiah possessed very great wealth and glory. He had treasuries made for his silver, gold, precious stones, spices, jewels, and other precious things of all kinds;

28 also storehouses for the harvest of grain, for wine and oil, and barns for the various kinds of cattle and for the flocks.

29 He built cities for himself, and he acquired sheep and oxen in great numbers, for God gave him very great riches.

30 This same Hezekiah stopped the upper outflow of water from Gihon and led it underground westward to the City of David. Hezekiah prospered in all his undertakings.

31 Nevertheless, in respect to the ambassadors (princes) sent to him from Babylon to investigate the sign that had occurred in the land, God forsook him to test him, that he might know all that was in his heart.

32 The rest of Hezekiah's acts, including his pious works, can be found written in the Vision of the Prophet Isaiah, son of Amos, and in the book of the kings of Judah and Israel.

33 Hezekiah rested with his ancestors; he was buried at the approach to the tombs of the descendants of David. All Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem paid him honor at his death. His son Manasseh succeeded him as king.

V 1-8 When Hezekiah rebelled against Assyria, it was tied up controlling Babylon, so anticipating retaliation he (1) made alliance with the surrounding nations. However the Assyrians conquered the surrounding nations one by one, then turned and took all the fortified cities of Judah. (Sennacherib’s inscription refers to capturing 46 strong cities and many villages.)
Insert from 2 Chr. 32:2-8 When Hezekiah saw that an attack on Jerusalem was imminent, he decided with his princes to have all the nearby springs stopped, which would also stop most of the water running down the brook at that time of year. This would force the enemy to have to haul in water for their army and horses. He also built up his fortifications, including an outer wall. He assembled weapons,  appointed captains, and spoke encouraging words to the people. He assured them that though the enemy had superior numbers, God would help Jerusalem to fight their battles.

 

 

 

 

 

v 9-19. The Assyrians set up camp in Lachish in preparation for the siege of Jerusalem.  Hezekiah confessed his error against Assyria but should have (2) confessed it before God. He (3) compromised with the enemy by giving him about 11 tons of silver, and about a ton of gold, some of which he obtained by stripping the temple doors of gold. 
(Insert from Isaiah 36:1 First invasion of Judah was when Hezekiah paid tribute. Israel had already fallen. Isa. 36:2 and on begins with I Ki. 1:13, and in verse 17, Isaiah had been sent to Ahaz at the same location, conduit of the upper field, and he was told Aram-Israel would not succeed, but he lacked faith to ask for a sign. Hezekiah now faces a test as his men talk there with Sennacherib.)
Sennacherib sent a great host in spite of the gold ransom, with intent to terrorize Jerusalem and cause it to surrender without a fight. The results of Hezekiah’s compromise continued. Compromising with sin has long lasting effects.
Assyrian Rabshakeh rightly mocked Israel for trusting in Egypt, but he thought Hezekiah had offended God by tearing down the high places and having worship at one Jerusalem altar. (Unsaved don’t understand our stand for the Lord.)
He intimidated by inferring Israel wouldn’t know how to use the horses it they had them. Then he lied, “God told me to attack Jerusalem.” Compare Gal. 1:8 and 1 Kings 13:24. Don’t even believe an angel if it is contrary to God’s word.
It was in God’s plan that Assyria eventually overrun Judah because of their sins, so some think it is possible this was a command from God. Compare 2 Chr. 36:20,21, where apparently God did instruct Neco of Egypt, or Isa. 45:1-6, where God definitely instructed Cyrus. However, in this case he had broken the agreement to withdraw after payment was made, he did not honor the customary request not to speak in the Jews language, he misrepresented what captivity would be like, and blasphemed God. So I insist on the view that he was definitely lying about his instruction from God.  
The Jewish representatives wanted Rabshakeh not to speak in the Jews language, because it would make them fearful. That was just the thing he wanted to do, so he only talked louder, telling how foolish it was to trust God for deliverance.
He implied captivity would be a nice land of plenty. Like Satan tempting Eve. The Rabshakeh didn’t mention how their sons would be made eunuchs etc.
He continued to seek to undermine Hezekiah’s leadership and pointed out that if the gods of all the other countries hadn’t been able to deliver them from him, then it was useless to expect the Lord could deliver them.
2 Chr. 32:11-17 adds intimidation that Hezekiah would have them die of famine and thirst if they trusted in God for help. Also that none of the other gods could help their nations, so it was ridiculous to let Hezekiah deceive them into thinking God could deliver them. (He must have heard of Hezekiah’s deep trust in the Lord.)
All the people on guard or watching from the wall were faithful to the words of Hezekiah that they should not answer. The Jewish representatives then tore their clothes and reported the message to Hezekiah. 

We see in verse 6 that God added 15 years to Hezekiah’s life at this point, and since he reigned 29 years, this was the 14th year of his reign, the same year that Sennacherib invaded Judah, . God put him to a test, saying he would die.
Ahab turned his face to the wall and pouted, 1 Ki. 21:4, but Hezekiah turned his face to the wall and prayed. Hezekiah’s grief, was especially for the culture of those days is understandable. He was not married yet and, according to Josephus, had no son to succeed him on the throne. He was also concerned that he might be able to help the people against the impending invasion of Sennacherib. However instead of humbly beseeching the Lord, he asked God for healing on the basis of all the good things he had done. Certainly he learned from the experience, which accounted for the very noble prayer later, which is  recorded in 19:14-19.
Before Isaiah had left the court, God told him to return with the message that God had heard the prayer and on the third day (day after tomorrow), he would go worship in the temple. He would also have 15 added years, and God would deliver the city from Assyria. This would be on the basis of God’s own and David’s sake, not because of the good things Hezekiah had done. This accounts for Hezekiah humbly, and in total respect, claiming God’s promise in 19:14-19.
This boil had nearly caused Hezekiah’s death, but God instructed Isaiah the proper treatment, a fig poultice. This was a common treatment and was of therapeutic value here, not like when Elisha tossed salt in the water to purify it, 2 Ki. 2:21. However, the speed of recovery proved that the healing power was still a miracle from God.
Hezekiah was so ill that it seemed incredible that he could be up and about on the third day. He asked for a sign, also 2 Chr. 32:24, Not that he doubted God, but such a great thing was worthy of confirmation. Various Israelites of those days asked for a sign, and if it  strengthened their faith, God readily provided it. Hezekiah chose the thing most unlikely, that the shadow would go back 10 degrees on the dial of Ahaz. Probably this dial (or set of 10 steps as some think) could be seen from his bedroom window. Some think the rotation of all the planets would not be changed and this was a local occurrence, as they think happened when the sun and moon stood still, Josh. 10:13. Certainly the God who created the entire universe and maintains it, Col. 1:16.17, has the power to altar any of it’s rotations at any time He chooses. The Babylonians apparently experienced the same thing, as that was their purpose in coming to inquire, 2 Chr. 32:31.
Isaiah 38:21,22 merely mention the lump of figs and Hezekiah asking for a sign. However verses 9-20 give extended writing of Hezekiah about his grief that he was going to die, and his bitterness. He acknowledges God forgave his sin and his healing was from the Lord. The dead could not praise God but the living could, so he would sing praises unto him for the rest of his life.
This portion merely mentions their coming to bring Hezekiah a present. They worshipped the sun and Hezekiah’s God proved to be greater than the sun, so they wanted to be on friendly terms with him as they were attempting to throw off the Assyrian yoke on themselves. The Babylonian king had been deposed by Assyria and was ruling from exile, so he was trying to make alliance with other kings. Hezekiah failed to give God credit for the healing, his wealth or for the miracle of the universe. He showed these things in pride, possibly also to let him know how Judah could give to their joint efforts against Assyria. He should have been showing him the temple, the book of the law and their manner of worship, that they would come to know God. The order of events during 701 BC seem to be. [1] Hezekiah’s illness; [2] Merodach-Baladan’s visit; [3] Sennacherib’s attack in which Hezekiah gave him the gold etc.
Hezekiah freely gave complete answer to Isaiah, apparently not realizing he had done anything but what was a good political idea.
Because of Hezekiah’s pride, 2 Chr. 32:25,  God told him through Isaiah that all the things of value he had shown the Babylonians, they would carry to their country. (This would be the golden vessels and all except those things which were given to Sennacherib, 18:15,16. Also things accumulated after this date.) By Isaiah’s words, Hezekiah learned that he would marry and have sons, but some of them would be taken away and made eunuchs in the palace of the king of Babylon. This did not mean upon his own sons, but his descendants, some 120  years later.
Hezekiah repented of his pride, 2 Chr. 32:26, and accepted that God’s judgment was right, in fact good, better than he deserved. He was grateful that God would allow peace and security in his lifetime. He seems inconsiderate of the trouble his descendants would experience, but even so he recognizes God’s actions as good.
Perhaps in our eagerness to be caught up at the Rapture away from the struggles of this world, we may seem inconsiderate of those who will remain. However, God’s judgment is good. Those who have rejected the Word have had their chance to turn to God. Those who have not heard, or or perhaps born in an interval between the Rapture and the Tribulation, will experience many terrible things, but they too will have a choice.
More details in 2 Chr. 32:27-33. Hezekiah had great riches, honor and might. He had treasures of costly items and storage for much produce and livestock, and built agricultural settlements and villages. His feats included rerouting the water supply from Gihon spring in the east, to the west side of Jerusalem into the pool of Siloam. This was a 1,777 foot tunnel through solid rock, with workmen starting at each end and meeting in the middle. Hezekiah was buried with honor among his royal ancestors in Jerusalem, and Manasseh reigned.