Assyrian siege of Jerusalem (701 BC)

Assyrian siege of Jerusalem (Neo-Assyrian Empire vs Kingdom of Judah) took place in 701 BC during Sennacherib's campaign in the Levant.

Battle facts

• Year: 701 BC
• Era: Classical
• Conflict: Sennacherib's campaign in the Levant
• Side A: Neo-Assyrian Empire
• Side B: Kingdom of Judah
• Commanders (A): Sennacherib's Rabshakeh, Sennacherib's Rabsaris, Sennacherib's Tartan
• Commanders (B): King Hezekiah of Judah, Eliakim ben Hilkiyahu, Yoah ben Asaf, Shebna
• Casualties: approx. 185,000
• Outcome: Jewish victory
• Coordinates: 31.768°, 35.214°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Assyrian siege of Jerusalem · Wikidata entry