And Isaiah said unto them, Thus shall ye say unto your master, Thus saith the LORD, Be not afraid of the words that thou hast heard, wherewith the servants of the king of Assyria have blasphemed me.
Isaiah told them, 'Here's what you should tell your king: This is what the LORD says: Don't be afraid of the words you heard from the Assyrian king's messengers when they spoke against me with disrespect.'
God is telling King Hezekiah through Isaiah not to fear the threatening and disrespectful words spoken by the Assyrian representatives.
📚 Historical Context
In the 8th century BC, during the reign of King Hezekiah of Judah, the powerful Assyrian empire under King Sennacherib was invading and sending messengers to threaten and blaspheme God, aiming to intimidate the people. Isaiah, as God's prophet, was relaying divine messages to encourage the king and his officials amidst this crisis. This context highlights God's role as the ultimate protector of His covenant people against overwhelming external forces.
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