It may be the LORD thy God will hear the words of Rabshakeh, whom the king of Assyria his master hath sent to reproach the living God, and will reprove the words which the LORD thy God hath heard: wherefore lift up thy prayer for the remnant that is left.
Maybe the LORD your God will hear what Rabshakeh said, the man the king of Assyria sent to insult the living God, and will punish him for the words the LORD your God has heard. So pray for the people who are still left alive.
The writer is asking for prayer that God will defend His honor against those who mock Him and protect the survivors of His people.
📚 Historical Context
During the time of King Hezekiah in Judah, the Assyrian Empire under King Sennacherib was invading and had already conquered many surrounding nations, with their official Rabshakeh sent to Jerusalem to mock the God of Israel and demoralize the people. This verse reflects the desperate situation as Hezekiah sought divine intervention against this powerful threat. Hezekiah's plea highlights the faith of the remnant, the faithful few left in Judah who trusted in God's protection despite overwhelming odds.
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