With him is an arm of flesh; but with us is the LORD our God to help us, and to fight our battles. And the people rested themselves upon the words of Hezekiah king of Judah.
He has only human strength, but we have the LORD our God to help us and fight our battles for us. The people were encouraged and found peace in what King Hezekiah of Judah said.
King Hezekiah is telling his people that their enemy only has human power, but they have God Himself fighting for them.
📚 Historical Context
In the 8th century BC, King Hezekiah of Judah faced a massive invasion from the Assyrian empire under King Sennacherib, who sought to conquer Jerusalem and destroy the kingdom. Hezekiah, known for his reforms that removed idols and restored worship of the Lord, encouraged his people to trust in God's protection rather than relying on human armies or defenses. This verse captures the moment when the people drew strength from Hezekiah's faith-filled words amid the threat.
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