Various excavations also reveal that Jerusalem at this time was much larger than had heretofore been thought, probably because of the influx of refugees from the northern kingdom after it was defeated by the Assyrians.
Mitmed väljakaevamised näitavad ka seda, et Jeruusalemm oli tol ajal palju suurem, kui seni arvati; põhjuseks võis olla põgeniketulv põhjakuningriigist pärast selle langemist assüürlastele.