The destruction of Israel by the Assyrians.[143]
[143] 1 Kings 14. 15; Isa. 8. 4.
The destruction of Jerusalem by the Babylonians.[144]
[144] 2 Kings 20. 17.
The captivity of the Jews, including its duration of seventy years, their most unlikely restoration, and the name of the restorer.[145]
[145] Jer. 29. 10; Isa. 44. 28.
The wars between Syria and Egypt.[146]
[146] Dan. 11.
We will examine a single instance in detail, and select that referring to the destruction of Jerusalem by the Babylonians, as this is connected with one of the miracles mentioned in the last chapter, the shadow on the dial. Now, it will be remembered that, on one occasion, the Jewish King Hezekiah was seriously ill, and on being told of his unexpected recovery, he naturally asked for a sign. And then in accordance with his demand the shadow on his dial went back ten steps.[147]
[147] 2 Kings 20. 8-11 (margin, R.V.); Isa. 38. 8.