Be strong and courageous, be not afraid nor dismayed for the king of Assyria, nor for all the multitude that is with him: for there be more with us than with him:
Be strong and brave! Don't be afraid or discouraged by the king of Assyria or his huge army. We have more on our side than he does.
The writer is encouraging people to be courageous because God's power on their side is greater than any enemy army they face.
📚 Historical Context
In the historical context of 2 Chronicles 32, King Hezekiah of Judah was facing a formidable invasion from the Assyrian empire under King Sennacherib, who had already conquered much of the surrounding region and was besieging Jerusalem. Hezekiah had previously led religious reforms to restore worship of God and fortified the city's defenses in response to the threat. This verse records Hezekiah's encouragement to his people, assuring them that God's presence and angelic forces were greater than the enemy's vast army.
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