2 Kings 18:21 · KJV
"Now, behold, thou trustest upon the staff of this bruised reed, even upon Egypt, on which if a man lean, it will go into his hand, and pierce it: so is Pharaoh king of Egypt unto all that trust on him."
King James Version
What does 2 Kings 18:21 mean? →Passage Context
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?
20Thou sayest, (but they are but vain words,) I have counsel and strength for the war. Now on whom dost thou trust, that thou rebellest against me?
21Now, behold, thou trustest upon the staff of this bruised reed, even upon Egypt, on which if a man lean, it will go into his hand, and pierce it: so is Pharaoh king of Egypt unto all that trust on him.
22But if ye say unto me, We trust in the LORD our God: is not that he, whose high places and whose altars Hezekiah hath taken away, and hath said to Judah and Jerusalem, Ye shall worship before this altar in Jerusalem?
23Now therefore, I pray thee, give pledges to my lord the king of Assyria, and I will deliver thee two thousand horses, if thou be able on thy part to set riders upon them.
Reflection Questions
1
How does trusting in worldly alliances affect your faith?
2
What does this verse teach you about reliance on God?
3
When have you leaned on something that ultimately failed you?
Life Application
faith
Consider where you place your trust in difficult times. Reflect on how you can strengthen your reliance on God instead of worldly solutions.
relationships
Evaluate your relationships and support systems. Are they helping you grow in faith or leading you away from reliance on God?
Related Prayers
Daily Bible in Your Inbox
Get a daily verse, devotional, and prayer delivered every morning.