Understanding the scripture: chapter 13 study questions
Why did hezekiah destroy Moses' bronze serpent
He removed the pagan shrines, smashed the sacred pillars, and cut down the Asherah poles. He broke up the bronze serpent that Moses had made, because the people of Israel had been offering sacrifices to it
Who was hezekiah
Hezekiah was the son of Ahaz and the 13th king of Judah.
Who were the samaritans
Samaritans believe that their worship, which is based on the Samaritan Pentateuch,is the true religion of the ancient Israelites from before the Babylonian Exile, preserved by those who remained in the Land of Israel, as opposed to Judaism, which they see as a related but altered and amended religion, brought back by those returning from the Babylonian exile.
What was the main theme of Isaiah's prophecy
The idea of repentance, and the judgment that will come unless Judah repents are the main themes