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2 Kings 18:17 · KJV

"And the king of Assyria sent Tartan and Rabsaris and Rabshakeh from Lachish to king Hezekiah with a great host against Jerusalem. And they went up and came to Jerusalem. And when they were come up, they came and stood by the conduit of the upper pool, which is in the highway of the fuller's field."

King James Version

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Passage Context

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.
16At that time did Hezekiah cut off the gold from the doors of the temple of the LORD, and from the pillars which Hezekiah king of Judah had overlaid, and gave it to the king of Assyria.
17And the king of Assyria sent Tartan and Rabsaris and Rabshakeh from Lachish to king Hezekiah with a great host against Jerusalem. And they went up and came to Jerusalem. And when they were come up, they came and stood by the conduit of the upper pool, which is in the highway of the fuller's field.
18And when they had called to the king, there came out to them Eliakim the son of Hilkiah, which was over the household, and Shebna the scribe, and Joah the son of Asaph the recorder.
19And Rabshakeh said unto them, Speak ye now to Hezekiah, Thus saith the great king, the king of Assyria, What confidence is this wherein thou trustest?

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you handle intimidation or pressure from others?

2

What does standing firm in your beliefs mean for you?

3

When have you felt the need to defend your faith or values?

Life Application

courage

Stand firm in your beliefs, even when faced with pressure. Reflect on how God can give you strength in difficult conversations.

faith

Consider how you can trust God more deeply when facing external challenges.

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

RabshakehOT

Rabshakeh was a high-ranking official in the Assyrian army, known for his role in psychological warfare against Jerusalem. He was sent to deliver a message of intimidation to the people of Judah.

First appearance: 2 Kings 18:17

Places in This Verse

Lachish(Tell Lachish, Israel today)

Lachish was an important city in Judah, strategically located and often a site of conflict. It served as a military stronghold during the Assyrian campaigns.

Jerusalem(Jerusalem, Israel today)

Jerusalem was the capital of Judah and the center of worship for the Israelites. It held significant political and spiritual importance during this period.

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