May 17, 2013 – 2 Kings 18

I was wondering whether the king was acting better because he saw Israel being exiled or he was just a better king.  It looks like they weren’t exiled until well into his reign, so he must have just been a better king.  Maybe the exile of Israel was a motivating factor when it came to trusting in God during this scene when the attacker is at the gates. 

I also wonder if Judah would have been take into exile earlier if this king had not be a good king.  I don’t know how much longer they last before they are exiled, but this king appears to have staved off exile and who knows how long his influence buys them time.