2 Kings 18:29 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Thus saith the king, Let not Hezekiah deceive you: for he shall not be able to deliver you out of his hand:

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

This is what the king says: Don't let Hezekiah fool you, because he won't be able to rescue you from my power.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The Assyrian king is trying to convince the people of Jerusalem that their king Hezekiah cannot protect them from his attack.

📚 Historical Context

This verse is part of the Assyrian king Sennacherib's psychological warfare campaign against Jerusalem around 701 BC. His representative, the Rabshakeh, was speaking directly to the people on the city walls, trying to undermine their confidence in King Hezekiah and convince them to surrender without a fight.

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