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2 Kings 19:3 · KJV

"And they said unto him, Thus saith Hezekiah, This day is a day of trouble, and of rebuke, and blasphemy: for the children are come to the birth, and there is not strength to bring forth."

King James Version

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Passage Context

1And it came to pass, when king Hezekiah heard it, that he rent his clothes, and covered himself with sackcloth, and went into the house of the LORD.
2And he sent Eliakim, which was over the household, and Shebna the scribe, and the elders of the priests, covered with sackcloth, to Isaiah the prophet the son of Amoz.
3And they said unto him, Thus saith Hezekiah, This day is a day of trouble, and of rebuke, and blasphemy: for the children are come to the birth, and there is not strength to bring forth.
4It may be the LORD thy God will hear all the words of Rabshakeh, whom the king of Assyria his master hath sent to reproach the living God; and will reprove the words which the LORD thy God hath heard: wherefore lift up thy prayer for the remnant that are left.
5So the servants of king Hezekiah came to Isaiah.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you respond in times of trouble?

2

What does it mean for you to feel without strength?

3

When have you felt overwhelmed by challenges?

Life Application

faith

In times of trouble, remember to lean on your faith for strength. Consider how prayer can help you find peace amidst chaos.

community

Reach out to others who may be struggling and offer support, just as Hezekiah sought help in his time of need.

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

Jerusalem(Jerusalem today)

Jerusalem was the capital of the Kingdom of Judah and a central location for worship and governance. It was under siege by the Assyrian army during Hezekiah's reign.

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