Because thy rage against me and thy tumult is come up into mine ears, therefore I will put my hook in thy nose, and my bridle in thy lips, and I will turn thee back by the way by which thou camest.
Because your anger against me and your arrogant boasting has reached my ears, I will put a hook through your nose and a bit in your mouth, and I will force you to go back the same way you came.
God is telling the Assyrian king that because of his prideful rage, God will humiliate him and force him to retreat in defeat.
📚 Historical Context
In the historical context of 2 Kings 19, the Assyrian Empire under King Sennacherib was threatening to conquer Jerusalem, the capital of Judah, as part of their aggressive expansion in the ancient Near East. King Hezekiah of Judah responded by praying to God for deliverance, and through the prophet Isaiah, God assured victory over the invaders. This verse captures God's direct warning to Sennacherib, emphasizing divine judgment on his prideful rebellion against God's people.
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