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2 Kings 19:30

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And the remnant that is escaped of the house of Judah shall yet again take root downward, and bear fruit upward.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

The survivors from the nation of Judah who have escaped will put down deep roots again and grow strong, producing good fruit that reaches upward.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is promising that the surviving people of Judah will rebuild, grow strong again, and flourish after their devastating crisis.

📚 Historical Context

In the historical context of 2 Kings 19, the Assyrian army under King Sennacherib was besieging Jerusalem during the reign of King Hezekiah, threatening to destroy the kingdom of Judah. The prophet Isaiah delivered a divine message assuring Hezekiah that God would intervene and save a remnant of His people from total annihilation. This promise highlighted God's faithfulness to preserve and restore His chosen nation despite overwhelming enemy forces.

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