Isaiah 37:11 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Behold, thou hast heard what the kings of Assyria have done to all lands by destroying them utterly; and shalt thou be delivered?

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Look, you have heard what the kings of Assyria have done to every nation by completely destroying them; so do you really think you will be rescued?

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The Assyrian messenger is taunting King Hezekiah, asking how he could possibly think Jerusalem will survive when Assyria has already destroyed every other nation.

📚 Historical Context

This verse is part of a threatening message from the Assyrian king Sennacherib to King Hezekiah of Judah around 701 BC. The Assyrian empire was at its peak, having conquered many nations through brutal military campaigns. Sennacherib was trying to intimidate Jerusalem into surrender by reminding them of his track record of total destruction.

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