12. The Assyrian kings before me destroyed the towns of Gozan, Haran, Rezeph, and everyone from Eden who lived in Telassar. What good did their gods do them?
13. The kings of Hamath, Arpad, Sepharvaim, Hena, and Ivvah have all disappeared.
14. After Hezekiah had read the note from the king of Assyria, he took it to the temple and spread it out for the Lord to see.
15. He prayed: Lord God of Israel, your throne is above the winged creatures. You created the heavens and the earth, and you alone rule the kingdoms of this world.