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
This verse comes from the siege of Jerusalem in 701 BC, when the powerful Assyrian army surrounded the city. The Assyrian field commander was using psychological warfare, speaking directly to the people on the walls to undermine their confidence in both their king Hezekiah and their God. The Assyrians had already conquered most other nations by convincing people that no god could stand against their military might.
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