#184 Biblical Accuracy and the Assyrians

In this episode of The Soul Unleashed Podcast, host Mike Nicholas takes a closer look at one of the Bible’s most well-known military accounts—the story of King Hezekiah and the Assyrian army. According to scripture, an angel of the Lord struck down 185,000 Assyrian soldiers overnight, forcing their king, Sennacherib, to withdraw and sparing Jerusalem from destruction.

But how does this account hold up against historical records and archaeological evidence? The Assyrians documented this event very differently, raising important questions about biblical accuracy, interpretation, and the nature of divine intervention.

In this episode, Mike explores: