2 Kings 18:8 · KJV

"He smote the Philistines, even unto Gaza, and the borders thereof, from the tower of the watchmen to the fenced city."

King James Version

Passage Context

⁶For he clave to the LORD, and departed not from following him, but kept his commandments, which the LORD commanded Moses.

⁷And the LORD was with him; and he prospered whithersoever he went forth: and he rebelled against the king of Assyria, and served him not.

⁸He smote the Philistines, even unto Gaza, and the borders thereof, from the tower of the watchmen to the fenced city.

⁹And it came to pass in the fourth year of king Hezekiah, which was the seventh year of Hoshea son of Elah king of Israel, that Shalmaneser king of Assyria came up against Samaria, and besieged it.

¹⁰And at the end of three years they took it: even in the sixth year of Hezekiah, that is the ninth year of Hoshea king of Israel, Samaria was taken.

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Reflection Questions

How do you respond to challenges in your life?

What does victory look like for you in your faith journey?

When have you seen God's hand in your struggles?

Life Application

courage

Trust in God during difficult times and seek His guidance in your decisions.

faith

Reflect on past victories and how they strengthen your faith for future challenges.

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

Places in This Verse

Gaza(Gaza Strip today)

Gaza was a significant city in ancient Philistia, often a site of conflict between Israel and the Philistines. It played a crucial role in the territorial disputes of the region.

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