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