2 Kings 19:32

Dutch 1939 (De Heilige Schrift, Petrus Canisiusvertaling, 1939)

Daarom spreekt Jahweh over den koning van Assjoer: Hij zal deze stad niet binnen komen, Geen pijl er op afschieten; Met geen schild ze bestormen, Met geen wal ze omringen.

Wat betekent dit?

God is speaking through the prophet Isaiah and telling Hezekiah that the Assyrian king will not be able to attack Jerusalem. God promises that the Assyrians will not be able to shoot arrows, use shields, or build a ramp against the city.

Uitgelegd voor kinderen

Imagine you're playing a game where a big bully wants to take your castle. God says, 'Don't worry, I won't let that happen. The bully can't even get close to your castle, let alone throw a ball or build a ramp to get in.'

Historische achtergrond

This verse is from the Book of 2 Kings, written around the 6th century BCE. It describes the situation where the Assyrian army, under King Sennacherib, had laid siege to Jerusalem, but God assures King Hezekiah of Judah that the city will be protected.

Toepassing voor vandaag

In today's context, this can mean that we can trust God to protect us in times of fear or when we feel overwhelmed by challenges. Just like Jerusalem was protected from the Assyrians, God can help us stay safe from our own 'Assyrians' or challenges.

Onderwerpen

• protection
• faith
• hope
• deliverance
• trust
• God's promises

Gerelateerde verzen

• Isaiah 37:33
• Psalm 91:4
• Matthew 28:20
• Joshua 10:8
• 1 Corinthians 10:13

Veelgestelde vragen

Who is speaking in 2 Kings 19:32?

God is speaking through the prophet Isaiah, giving a message of assurance to King Hezekiah.

What does 'cast a bank against it' mean?

It means to build a ramp or mound of earth to reach over the walls of the city, a common tactic in ancient warfare to breach city defenses.

How can we apply this verse to our lives today?

This verse can remind us to trust in God's protection when faced with seemingly insurmountable challenges or fears, just as God protected Jerusalem from the Assyrians.

What is the historical context of 2 Kings 19:32?

The context is during the time of King Hezekiah of Judah when the Assyrian army, led by Sennacherib, besieged Jerusalem but was ultimately unable to capture it, as prophesied by Isaiah.