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2 Kings 18:13 · KJV

"Now in the fourteenth year of king Hezekiah did Sennacherib king of Assyria come up against all the fenced cities of Judah, and took them."

King James Version

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Passage Context

11And the king of Assyria did carry away Israel unto Assyria, and put them in Halah and in Habor by the river of Gozan, and in the cities of the Medes:
12Because they obeyed not the voice of the LORD their God, but transgressed his covenant, and all that Moses the servant of the LORD commanded, and would not hear them, nor do them.
13Now in the fourteenth year of king Hezekiah did Sennacherib king of Assyria come up against all the fenced cities of Judah, and took them.
14And Hezekiah king of Judah sent to the king of Assyria to Lachish, saying, I have offended; return from me: that which thou puttest on me will I bear. And the king of Assyria appointed unto Hezekiah king of Judah three hundred talents of silver and thirty talents of gold.
15And Hezekiah gave him all the silver that was found in the house of the LORD, and in the treasures of the king's house.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you respond to threats in your life?

2

What does trusting God in difficult times mean for you?

3

When have you felt overwhelmed by challenges?

Life Application

faith

Trusting God during difficult circumstances can provide peace. Reflect on how you can deepen your faith when facing challenges.

courage

Consider ways to stand firm in your beliefs even when faced with opposition.

People in This Verse

King HezekiahOT

Hezekiah was a king of Judah known for his religious reforms and trust in God. He faced the Assyrian threat with prayer and reliance on divine intervention.

First appearance: 2 Kings 18:1

SennacheribOT

Sennacherib was the king of Assyria who led military campaigns against Judah. His reign was marked by aggressive expansion and conquest.

First appearance: 2 Kings 18:13

Places in This Verse

Judah(Southern Israel today)

Judah was a southern kingdom in ancient Israel, known for its capital, Jerusalem. It was a center of worship and the Davidic lineage.

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