2 Kings 19:37 Meaning
And it came to pass, as he was worshipping in the house of Nisroch his god, that Adrammelech and Sharezer his sons smote him with the sword: and they escaped into the land of Armenia. And Esar-haddon his son reigned in his stead.
Context Explained
35And it came to pass that night, that the angel of the LORD went out, and smote in the camp of the Assyrians an hundred fourscore and five thousand: and when they arose early in the morning, behold, they were all dead corpses.
36So Sennacherib king of Assyria departed, and went and returned, and dwelt at Nineveh.
37And it came to pass, as he was worshipping in the house of Nisroch his god, that Adrammelech and Sharezer his sons smote him with the sword: and they escaped into the land of Armenia. And Esar-haddon his son reigned in his stead.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Isaiah 37:38
Both verses recount the downfall of the Assyrian king in relation to his idolatry.
Ezekiel 14:7
This verse discusses the consequences of turning to idols, similar to the fate of the king.
Galatians 6:7
This verse emphasizes that one reaps what they sow, reflecting the consequences of idolatry.
Source: 2 Kings 19:37