2 Kings 18:31 · KJV
"Hearken not to Hezekiah: for thus saith the king of Assyria, Make an agreement with me by a present, and come out to me, and then eat ye every man of his own vine, and every one of his fig tree, and drink ye every one the waters of his cistern:"
King James Version
What does 2 Kings 18:31 mean? →Passage Context
29Thus saith the king, Let not Hezekiah deceive you: for he shall not be able to deliver you out of his hand:
30Neither let Hezekiah make you trust in the LORD, saying, The LORD will surely deliver us, and this city shall not be delivered into the hand of the king of Assyria.
31Hearken not to Hezekiah: for thus saith the king of Assyria, Make an agreement with me by a present, and come out to me, and then eat ye every man of his own vine, and every one of his fig tree, and drink ye every one the waters of his cistern:
32Until I come and take you away to a land like your own land, a land of corn and wine, a land of bread and vineyards, a land of oil olive and of honey, that ye may live, and not die: and hearken not unto Hezekiah, when he persuadeth you, saying, The LORD will deliver us.
33Hath any of the gods of the nations delivered at all his land out of the hand of the king of Assyria?
Reflection Questions
1
What does this verse say about the importance of listening to God's voice?
2
How do you discern truth in the midst of conflicting messages?
3
When have you been tempted to compromise your beliefs for safety?
Life Application
faith
In times of uncertainty, prioritize listening to God's guidance over worldly advice. Trust that He has a plan for your life.
integrity
Stand firm in your beliefs even when pressured to conform. Seek strength in scripture and prayer.
People in This Verse
HezekiahOT
Hezekiah was a king of Judah known for his religious reforms and faithfulness to God. He sought to restore true worship and remove idolatry from the land.
First appearance: 2 Kings 18:1
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