16 Some of them did that which was right, but some multiplied sins. (WEB) 17 Hezekiah fortified his city, and brought water into its midst. He tunneled through rock with iron, and built cisterns for water. (WEB) 18 In his days Sennacherib invaded, and sent Rabshakeh, and departed. He lifted up his hand against Zion, and boasted great things in his arrogance. (WEB)
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