KJV ORIGINAL
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:
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
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 BOTTOM LINE
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
King Hezekiah spoke these words to encourage the people of Jerusalem when the powerful Assyrian army under King Sennacherib was threatening to attack their city around 701 BC. The Assyrian empire had already conquered many surrounding nations and seemed unstoppable. Hezekiah was reminding his people that God's invisible army was more powerful than the visible enemy forces surrounding them.
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