Hezekiah's Reign: Bullae, Sennacherib, and Religious Reforms
Key Questions
What does the disappearance of bullae after 701 BC reveal about Hezekiah's reign?
The absence of clay seals after this date confirms Sennacherib's invasion and the resulting administrative collapse in Judah. This evidence aligns with historical records of the period.
What new archaeological findings support Hezekiah's religious reforms?
A recent paper by Faust based on Tel 'Eton excavations provides fresh evidence for the reforms described in 2 Kings 18–20. It complements earlier data from bullae and the Siloam Tunnel.
How is this material useful for teaching about Hezekiah?
The findings help establish a clear timeline for Hezekiah's reign and illustrate connections between archaeology and biblical accounts. They are particularly relevant for studying his reforms and the Assyrian invasion.
New video analysis of clay seals from Hezekiah's reign shows bullae disappearing after 701 BC, confirming Sennacherib's invasion and Judah's administrative collapse. Additionally, a new paper by Faust at Tel 'Eton provides fresh archaeological evidence for Hezekiah's religious reforms (2 Kings 18–20), complementing earlier bullae and tunnel data. Useful for teaching Hezekiah's timeline and reforms.