Isaiah 36:4 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And Rabshakeh said unto them, Say ye now to Hezekiah, Thus saith the great king, the king of Assyria, What confidence is this wherein thou trustest?

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And the Assyrian commander said to them, 'Go tell Hezekiah this message from the great king, the king of Assyria: What gives you such confidence? What are you trusting in?'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The Assyrian commander is challenging King Hezekiah, demanding to know what he's relying on for strength and security.

📚 Historical Context

This takes place around 701 BC when the powerful Assyrian empire, under King Sennacherib, was attacking Jerusalem during Hezekiah's reign. Rabshakeh was a high-ranking Assyrian military official sent to demand Jerusalem's surrender. The Assyrians had already conquered most of the surrounding nations and were known for their brutal military tactics.

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