Then the king of Assyria sent his royal spokesman, along with a massive army, from Lachish(A) to King Hezekiah at Jerusalem. The Assyrian stood near the conduit of the upper pool, by the road to Launderer’s Field.(B) Eliakim son of Hilkiah, who was in charge of the palace, Shebna the court secretary,(C) and Joah son of Asaph, the court historian, came out to him.

The royal spokesman said to them, “Tell Hezekiah:

The great king, the king of Assyria, says this: What are you relying on?

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