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Isaiah 36:20

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
Who are they among all the gods of these lands, that have delivered their land out of my hand, that the LORD should deliver Jerusalem out of my hand?
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Who among all the gods of these nations has been able to rescue their land from my power? So how can the LORD rescue Jerusalem from my control?

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The Assyrian commander is arrogantly challenging God's power by claiming that no other gods have been able to stop his military conquests, so why should Israel's God be any different.

📚 Historical Context

This verse is part of a historical account in the Book of Isaiah that describes the Assyrian king Sennacherib's invasion of Judah during the reign of King Hezekiah around 701 BC. The Assyrian envoy is taunting the people of Jerusalem, boasting about their empire's conquests and questioning whether the God of Israel can protect the city, as other nations' gods had failed to save them. This event highlights the broader biblical theme of God's sovereignty over powerful empires and His faithfulness to His people.

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