He may have been aware of the words of the prophet Micah, a contemporary who foretold concerning Assyria As for the Assyrian, we shall also have to raise up against him seven shepherds, yes, eight dukes of mankind
( मीखा ५: ५, ६) या देवप्रेरित शब्दांमुळे हिज्कीयाला नक्कीच प्रोत्साहन मिळाले असेल.