KJV ORIGINAL
And the LORD was with him; and he prospered whithersoever he went forth: and he rebelled against the king of Assyria, and served him not.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
And the LORD was with him, and he succeeded in everything he did. He rebelled against the king of Assyria and refused to serve him.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse tells us that God was with King Hezekiah, blessing his efforts and giving him the courage to stand up against the powerful Assyrian empire.
📚 Historical Context
This verse refers to King Hezekiah of Judah, who ruled around 715-686 BC during a time when Assyria was the dominant world power. Previous kings of Judah had been forced to pay tribute to Assyria, essentially serving as vassals. Hezekiah's rebellion was a bold political and spiritual move, trusting in God rather than submitting to foreign oppression.
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