Richard Elliott

There was no more role at all after 722 for tribal leaders. For

King Hezekiah ruled Judah from around 715 to 687

The political reform included rebellion against Assyria and an attempt to extend Judah’s control over areas that had been part of the now defunct kingdom of Israel and over Philistine cities

It also meant destroying the places of worship of Yahweh outside of the Temple in Jerusalem. In

He promoted the centralization of the religion at the Temple in Jerusalem.