Key Information
Sennacherib
| Type | King (of Assyria) |
| Born | Before 750 BCE |
| Died | About 712 BCE |
| Known For | Building work at Nineveh, attack on Judah |
Learning Point
- Sennacherib is one of the most famous kings of Assyria because of his attack on the land of Judah and Jerusalem. He was a clever king, who had built large sections of Nineveh, conquered powerful cities, and became an arrogant man. He died at the hands of two of his sons.
Project
- Draw Sennacherib overseeing the construction of Nineveh.
- Overview
- Prism
Location
| Location | Nineveh, Iraq |
Fun Facts
- He named his palace Shanina-la-ishu meaning “Nonesuch” or “Nothing like it“.
- He also built much of the wall system around Nineveh, some of which can be seen today.
- He had titles like King of Assyria, King of Babylon, King of the Four Corners of the World, King of the Universe.
- Sennacherib died about 20 years after his attack on Jerusalam by parricide (killed by his sons), probably at Nineveh.
Past Lessons
| 106 | December 21, 2023 | (North America) |