Neither let Hezekiah make you trust in the LORD, saying, The LORD will surely deliver us, and this city shall not be delivered into the hand of the king of Assyria.
Don't let Hezekiah convince you to trust in the LORD by saying, 'The LORD will definitely save us, and this city won't be handed over to the king of Assyria.'
The Assyrian commander is trying to shake the people's faith by telling them not to trust God's promises of protection that King Hezekiah had shared.
📚 Historical Context
In the 8th century BC, King Hezekiah of Judah faced a massive invasion from the Assyrian Empire led by King Sennacherib, who sought to conquer Jerusalem and undermine the faith of its people. The Assyrian official, Rabshakeh, publicly mocked Hezekiah and urged the inhabitants not to trust in God's protection, as part of a strategy to break their resolve during the siege. This event reflects the broader historical conflicts where smaller nations like Judah relied on their covenant with God amid the aggression of powerful empires.
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