Isaiah 36:16 · 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 eat ye every one of his vine, and every one of his fig tree, and drink ye every one the waters of his own cistern;"

King James Version

Passage Context

¹⁴Thus saith the king, Let not Hezekiah deceive you: for he shall not be able to deliver you.

¹⁵Neither let Hezekiah make you trust in the LORD, saying, The LORD will surely deliver us: this city shall not be delivered into the hand of the king of Assyria.

¹⁶Hearken not to Hezekiah: for thus saith the king of Assyria, Make an agreement with me by a present, and come out to me: and eat ye every one of his vine, and every one of his fig tree, and drink ye every one the waters of his own cistern;

¹⁷Until 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.

¹⁸Beware lest Hezekiah persuade you, saying, The LORD will deliver us. Hath any of the gods of the nations delivered his land out of the hand of the king of Assyria?

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Reflection Questions

How do you respond to external pressures in your life?

What does it mean for you to trust God in difficult times?

When have you felt tempted to compromise your values for peace?

Life Application

faith

In times of pressure, remember to seek God's guidance rather than relying on worldly solutions.

relationships

Consider how you can maintain integrity in your relationships, even when faced with temptation.

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

SennacheribOT

Sennacherib was the king of Assyria who led military campaigns against Judah. His reign was marked by aggressive expansion and conquest.

First appearance: 2 Kings 18:13

Places in This Verse

Jerusalem(Jerusalem today)

Jerusalem was the capital of Judah and the center of worship for the Israelites. It was under siege by the Assyrian army during this time.

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