The text, describing the invasion of the Assyrian king Sennacherib to the Kingdom of Judah under Hezekiah.

Chapters 36–37 cuts into the historical narrative in 2 Kings 18:13–19:38 to the time after Hezekiah sent tributes to appease Sennacherib (2 Kings 18:13–16)  – a 'treachery' that Isaiah already prophesied several times (Isaiah 21:2; 24:16; 33:1)  – yet failed to stop the Assyrians from attacking Jerusalem.

[5] This sets up for a demonstration of Yahweh's power, and thus, "put the rock of history under the fabric of eschatology.

"[5] Based on Sennacherib's Annals which contain the record of the same event, the time referred here can be determined to be 701 BCE.

[1] The text here omits the admission of defeat and the payment for substantial reparations by Hezekiah to Sennacherib, which is recorded in 2 Kings 18:14–16.