KJV ORIGINAL
For through the voice of the LORD shall the Assyrian be beaten down, which smote with a rod.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
For the Assyrian army, which attacked with their weapons, will be defeated by the LORD's powerful voice.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is promising that the Assyrian army, which has been attacking God's people, will be completely defeated by His powerful word alone.
📚 Historical Context
This prophecy was given during the time when the Assyrian Empire was the dominant military power in the ancient Near East, around 700 BC. The Assyrians had already conquered the northern kingdom of Israel and were threatening Jerusalem and the southern kingdom of Judah. Isaiah was encouraging the people that despite Assyria's seemingly unstoppable military might, God would supernaturally intervene to defeat them.
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