2 Kings 18:32 · KJV
"Until 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."
King James Version
What does 2 Kings 18:32 mean? →Passage Context
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?
34Where are the gods of Hamath, and of Arpad? where are the gods of Sepharvaim, Hena, and Ivah? have they delivered Samaria out of mine hand?
Reflection Questions
1
What does this verse reveal about the allure of worldly promises?
2
How do you respond to temptations that seem to offer security?
3
When have you had to choose between faith and comfort?
Life Application
temptation
Be cautious of promises that seem too good to be true. Ground yourself in God's promises, which are eternal and trustworthy.
faith
Reflect on how you can remain steadfast in your faith when faced with enticing alternatives. Seek accountability in your spiritual journey.
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