THEOSISCyrill of Alexandria
Following the conquest and subjugation of Lachis by the barbarian forces, Lamna also fell under siege. In this instance, Rapsacus encountered an Assyrian in deep distress, as Pharak, the king of Ethiopia, had launched an attack against him. Fearing that he would lose his most prized possessions should he conquer the land, he abandoned Judea and rushed back to his homeland, yet he retained his arrogance. Fueled by futile rage because the Israelites and the residents of the holy city refused to heed Rapsacus's commands, the unfortunate man resorted to uttering blasphemies against God's majesty. He instructed some of his servants to hasten to Hezekiah and convey his message, which amounted to sacrilegious proclamations about God.
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He declared, "Since the gods of other countries or nations have perished with those who worship them, neither can the God of the Hebrews himself deliver them out of the hand of the Assyrians." Furthermore, he recounted the cities he had ravaged, of which there were likely many, with some having endured severe devastation. Through these words, he instilled fear in those who had placed their trust in the Lord, suggesting that they too might meet with destruction.