And I will deliver thee and this city out of the hand of the king of Assyria: and I will defend this city.
And I will rescue you and this city from the power of the king of Assyria, and I will protect this city.
God is promising to rescue King Hezekiah and Jerusalem from the threatening Assyrian army that wanted to conquer them.
📚 Historical Context
In the historical context, King Hezekiah of Judah was facing a severe illness and the threat of invasion from the Assyrian empire under King Sennacherib, as the Assyrians had already conquered much of the surrounding region. God, through the prophet Isaiah, delivered this promise of deliverance as part of His response to Hezekiah's faithful prayer, assuring protection for both the king and Jerusalem. This event underscores God's intervention in real historical crises to preserve His covenant people.
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