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,