KJV ORIGINAL
Of a truth, LORD, the kings of Assyria have laid waste all the nations, and their countries,
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
It's true, LORD, the kings of Assyria have destroyed all the nations and their lands,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is acknowledging to God that the Assyrian empire has indeed conquered and devastated many nations and their territories.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of King Hezekiah's prayer during the Assyrian siege of Jerusalem around 701 BC. The Assyrian Empire under kings like Sargon II and Sennacherib had indeed conquered most of the known world, including the northern kingdom of Israel and many surrounding nations. Hezekiah was acknowledging the reality of Assyria's military dominance while appealing to God for deliverance.
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