Until I come and take you away to a land like your own land, a land of corn and wine, a land of bread and vineyards, a land of oil olive and of honey, that ye may live, and not die: and hearken not unto Hezekiah, when he persuadeth you, saying, The LORD will deliver us.
Until I come and take you away to a land just like your own land—a land with grain and wine, a land with bread and vineyards, a land with olive oil and honey, so that you may live and not die. Don't listen to Hezekiah when he tries to convince you by saying, 'The LORD will rescue us.'
The Assyrian commander is trying to deceive the people of Jerusalem by promising them a good life if they surrender, while telling them not to trust in God's deliverance.
📚 Historical Context
This is part of the Assyrian siege of Jerusalem in 701 BC under King Sennacherib. The Assyrian Rabshakeh (chief commander) is speaking directly to the people on the walls, trying to undermine their faith in God and King Hezekiah. The Assyrians had already conquered the northern kingdom of Israel and were known for relocating conquered peoples to prevent rebellion.
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