Definition

Proper noun * Historical Figure: Sennacherib was a king of the Neo-Assyrian Empire who reigned from 705 to 681 BC. He is known for his military campaigns, large-scale building projects, and for making Nineveh the empire's capital.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The biblical account describes Sennacherib's siege of Jerusalem.
  • Archaeologists study the palace built by Sennacherib at Nineveh.
  • Sennacherib was succeeded by his son, Esarhaddon.

Advanced Usage

• "The Annals of Sennacherib": This refers to the cuneiform records that document the military campaigns and building activities of his reign. These annals are a primary historical source.
  • Scholars compare the biblical narrative with the account in the Annals of Sennacherib.

Variants and Related Words

• Sennacherib's (possessive form): Used to denote something belonging to or associated with King Sennacherib.
  • Sennacherib's invasion route is detailed on this map.
• Nineveh: The ancient Assyrian capital city that Sennacherib greatly expanded and adorned.
• Assyria: The ancient empire that Sennacherib ruled.

Synonyms

• Assyrian king: A general term for a ruler of Assyria.
• Monarch: A sovereign head of state.

Related Phrases and Contexts

• Sennacherib's campaign against Judah/Hezekiah: A specific historical event recorded in both Assyrian inscriptions and the Hebrew Bible (2 Kings 18-19, Isaiah 36-37).
  • The story of Sennacherib's campaign is a key event in the history of ancient Judah.
• The destruction of Babylon: One of Sennacherib's notable military actions, which he recorded in his annals.
  • Sennacherib's destruction of Babylon in 689 BC was a brutal and symbolic act.

Noun

1. king of Assyria who invaded Judea twice and defeated Babylon and rebuilt Nineveh after it had been destroyed by Babylonians (died in 681 BC)