The Rabshakeh returned, and found the king of Assyria fighting against Libnah, for he heard that the king had left Lachish.
And Hezekiah king of Judah sent to the king of Assyria at Lachish, saying, “I have done wrong; withdraw from me. Whatever you impose on me I will bear.” And the king of Assyria required of Hezekiah king of Judah three hundred talents of silver and thirty talents of gold.
Then Joshua and all Israel with him passed on from Makkedah to Libnah and fought against Libnah.
Harness the steeds to the chariots, inhabitants of Lachish; it was the beginning of sin to the daughter of Zion, for in you were found the transgressions of Israel.
The Rabshakeh returned, and found the king of Assyria fighting against Libnah, for he had heard that the king had left Lachish. Now the king heard concerning Tirhakah king of Cush, “He has set out to fight against you.” And when he heard it, he sent messengers to Hezekiah, saying,
So Edom revolted from the rule of Judah to this day. Then Libnah revolted at the same time.
Libnah, Ether, Ashan,
Lachish, Bozkath, Eglon,
the king of Libnah, one; the king of Adullam, one;
the king of Jarmuth, one; the king of Lachish, one;
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