1 Now it came to pass in the third year of Hoshea son of Elah king of Israel, that Hezekiah the son of Ahaz king of Judah began to reign.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Now it came to pass in the third H7969 (שָׁלוֹשׁ) — three; occasionally (ordinal) third, or (multiple) thrice
- year H8141 (שָׁנֶה) — a year (as a revolution of time)
- of Hoshea H1954 (הוֹשֵׁעַ) — Hoshea, the name of five Israelites
- son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Elah H425 (אֵלָה) — Elah, the name of an Edomite, of four Israelites, and also of a place in Palestine
- king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- Hezekiah H2396 (חִזְקִיָּה) — Chizkijah, a king of Judah, also the name of two other Israelites
- the son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Ahaz H271 (אָחָז) — Achaz, the name of a Jewish king and of an Israelite
- of Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
- began to reign H4427 (מָלַךְ) — to reign; inceptively, to ascend the throne; causatively, to induct into royalty; hence (by implication) to take counsel
2 Twenty and five years old was he when he began to reign; and he reigned twenty and nine years in Jerusalem: and his mother’s name was Abi the daughter of Zechariah.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Twenty H6242 (עֶשְׂרִים) — twenty; also (ordinal) twentieth
- and five H2568 (חָמֵשׁ) — five
- years H8141 (שָׁנֶה) — a year (as a revolution of time)
- old H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- was he when he began to reign H4427 (מָלַךְ) — to reign; inceptively, to ascend the throne; causatively, to induct into royalty; hence (by implication) to take counsel
- and he reigned H4427 (מָלַךְ) — to reign; inceptively, to ascend the throne; causatively, to induct into royalty; hence (by implication) to take counsel
- and nine H8672 (תֵּשַׁע) — nine or (ordinal) ninth
- in Jerusalem H3389 (יְרוּשָׁלִַ͏ם) — Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine
- His mother’s H517 (אֵם) — a mother (as the bond of the family); in a wide sense (both literally and figuratively [like father])
- name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
- Abi H21 (אֲבִי) — Abi, Hezekiah's mother
- the daughter H1323 (בַּת) — a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)
- of Zachariah H2148 (זְכַרְיָה) — Zecarjah, the name of twenty-nine Israelites
3 And he did that which was right in the eyes of Jehovah, according to all that David his father had done.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And he did H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- right H3477 (יָשָׁר) — straight (literally or figuratively)
- in the sight H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- according to all that David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- his father H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- did H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
4 He removed the high places, and brake the pillars, and cut down the Asherah: and he brake in pieces the brazen serpent that Moses had made; for unto those days the children of Israel did burn incense to it; and he called it Nehushtan.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- He removed H5493 (סוּר) — to turn off (literally or figuratively)
- the high places H1116 (בָּמָה) — an elevation
- and brake H7665 (שָׁבַר) — to burst (literally or figuratively)
- the images H4676 (מַצֵּבָה) — something stationed, i.e. a column or (memorial stone); by analogy, an idol
- and cut down H3772 (כָּרַת) — to cut (off, down or asunder); by implication, to destroy or consume; specifically, to covenant (i.e. make an alliance or bargain, originally by cutting flesh a…
- the groves H842 (אֲשֵׁרָה) — Asherah (or Astarte) a Phoenician goddess; also an image of the same
- and brake in pieces H3807 (כָּתַת) — to bruise or violently strike
- the brasen H5178 (נְחֹשֶׁת) — copper, hence, something made of that metal, i.e. coin, a fetter; figuratively, base (as compared with gold or silver)
- serpent H5175 (נָחָשׁ) — a snake (from its hiss)
- that Moses H4872 (מֹשֶׁה) — Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver
- had made H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- for unto those days H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- the children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- did burn incense H6999 (קָטַר) — to smoke, i.e. turn into fragrance by fire (especially as an act of worship)
- to it: and he called H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- it Nehushtan H5180 (נְחֻשְׁתָּן) — something made of copper, i.e. the copper serpent of the Desert
5 He trusted in Jehovah, the God of Israel; so that after him was none like him among all the kings of Judah, nor among them that were before him.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- He trusted H982 (בָּטַח) — properly, to hie for refuge (but not so precipitately as 2620); figuratively, to trust, be confident or sure
- in Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- so that after H310 (אַחַר) — properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
- him was none like him among all the kings H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- of Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
- that were before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
6 For he clave to Jehovah; he departed not from following him, but kept his commandments, which Jehovah commanded Moses.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For he clave H1692 (דָּבַק) — properly, to impinge, i.e. cling or adhere; figuratively, to catch by pursuit
- to Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- departed H5493 (סוּר) — to turn off (literally or figuratively)
- not from following H310 (אַחַר) — properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
- him, but kept H8104 (שָׁמַר) — properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e. guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.
- his commandments H4687 (מִצְוָה) — a command, whether human or divine (collectively, the Law)
- which Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- commanded H6680 (צָוָה) — (intensively) to constitute, enjoin
- Moses H4872 (מֹשֶׁה) — Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver
7 And Jehovah was with him; whithersoever he went forth he prospered: and he rebelled against the king of Assyria, and served him not.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- he prospered H7919 (שָׂכַל) — to be (causatively, make or act) circumspect and hence, intelligent
- whithersoever he went forth H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- and he rebelled H4775 (מָרַד) — to rebel
- against the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- of Assyria H804 (אַשּׁוּר) — Ashshur, the second son of Shem; also his descendants and the country occupied by them (i.e. Assyria), its region and its empire
- and served H5647 (עָבַד) — to work (in any sense); by implication, to serve, till, (causatively) enslave, etc.
8 He smote the Philistines unto Gaza and the borders thereof, from the tower of the watchmen to the fortified city.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- He smote H5221 (נָכָה) — to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)
- the Philistines H6430 (פְּלִשְׁתִּי) — a Pelishtite or inhabitant of Pelesheth
- unto Gaza H5804 (עַזָּה) — Azzah, a place in Palestine
- and the borders H1366 (גְּבוּל) — properly, a cord (as twisted), i.e. (by implication) a boundary; by extension the territory inclosed
- thereof, from the tower H4026 (מִגְדָּל) — a tower (from its size or height); by analogy, a rostrum; figuratively, a (pyramidal) bed of flowers
- of the watchmen H5341 (נָצַר) — to guard, in a good sense (to protect, maintain, obey, etc.) or a bad one (to conceal, etc.)
- to the fenced H4013 (מִבְצָר) — a fortification, castle, or fortified city; figuratively, a defender
- city H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
9 And 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.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And it came to pass in the fourth H7243 (רְבִיעִי) — fourth; also (fractionally) a fourth
- year H8141 (שָׁנֶה) — a year (as a revolution of time)
- of king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- Hezekiah H2396 (חִזְקִיָּה) — Chizkijah, a king of Judah, also the name of two other Israelites
- the seventh H7637 (שְׁבִיעִי) — seventh
- of Hoshea H1954 (הוֹשֵׁעַ) — Hoshea, the name of five Israelites
- son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Elah H425 (אֵלָה) — Elah, the name of an Edomite, of four Israelites, and also of a place in Palestine
- king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- Shalmaneser H8022 (שַׁלְמַנְאֶסֶר) — Shalmaneser, an Assyrian king
- of Assyria H804 (אַשּׁוּר) — Ashshur, the second son of Shem; also his descendants and the country occupied by them (i.e. Assyria), its region and its empire
- came up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- against Samaria H8111 (שֹׁמְרוֹן) — Shomeron, a place in Palestine
- and besieged H6696 (צוּר) — to cramp, i.e. confine (in many applications, literally and figuratively, formative or hostile)
10 And at the end of three years they took it: in the sixth year of Hezekiah, which was the ninth year of Hoshea king of Israel, Samaria was taken.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And at the end H7097 (קָצֶה) — an extremity
- of three H7969 (שָׁלוֹשׁ) — three; occasionally (ordinal) third, or (multiple) thrice
- years H8141 (שָׁנֶה) — a year (as a revolution of time)
- they took H3920 (לָכַד) — to catch (in a net, trap or pit); generally, to capture or occupy; also to choose (by lot); figuratively, to cohere
- in the sixth H8337 (שֵׁשׁ) — six (as an overplus beyond five or the fingers of the hand); as ordinal sixth
- year H8141 (שָׁנֶה) — a year (as a revolution of time)
- of Hezekiah H2396 (חִזְקִיָּה) — Chizkijah, a king of Judah, also the name of two other Israelites
- the ninth H8672 (תֵּשַׁע) — nine or (ordinal) ninth
- of Hoshea H1954 (הוֹשֵׁעַ) — Hoshea, the name of five Israelites
- king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- Samaria H8111 (שֹׁמְרוֹן) — Shomeron, a place in Palestine
- was taken H3920 (לָכַד) — to catch (in a net, trap or pit); generally, to capture or occupy; also to choose (by lot); figuratively, to cohere
11 And the king of Assyria carried Israel away unto Assyria, and put them in Halah, and on the Habor, the river of Gozan, and in the cities of the Medes,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- of Assyria H804 (אַשּׁוּר) — Ashshur, the second son of Shem; also his descendants and the country occupied by them (i.e. Assyria), its region and its empire
- did carry away H1540 (גָּלָה) — to denude (especially in a disgraceful sense); by implication, to exile (captives being usually stripped); figuratively, to reveal
- Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- unto Assyria H804 (אַשּׁוּר) — Ashshur, the second son of Shem; also his descendants and the country occupied by them (i.e. Assyria), its region and its empire
- and put H5148 (נָחָה) — to guide; by implication, to transport (into exile, or as colonists)
- them in Halah H2477 (חֲלַח) — Chalach, a region of Assyria
- and in Habor H2249 (חָבוֹר) — Chabor, a river of Assyria
- the river H5104 (נָהָר) — a stream (including the sea; expectation the Nile, Euphrates, etc.); figuratively, prosperity
- of Gozan H1470 (גּוֹזָן) — Gozan, a province of Assyria
- and in the cities H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
- of the Medes H4074 (מָדַי) — Madai, a country of central Asia
12 because they obeyed not the voice of Jehovah their God, but transgressed his covenant, even all that Moses the servant of Jehovah commanded, and would not hear it, nor do it.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Because they obeyed H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- not the voice H6963 (קוֹל) — a voice or sound
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- their God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- but transgressed H5674 (עָבַר) — to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in copulation…
- his covenant H1285 (בְּרִית) — a compact (because made by passing between pieces of flesh)
- all that Moses H4872 (מֹשֶׁה) — Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver
- the servant H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- commanded H6680 (צָוָה) — (intensively) to constitute, enjoin
- and would not hear H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- nor do H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
13 Now in the fourteenth year of king Hezekiah did Sennacherib king of Assyria come up against all the fortified cities of Judah, and took them.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Now in the fourteenth H6240 (עָשָׂר) — ten (only in combination), i.e. -teen; also (ordinal) -teenth
- Now in the fourteenth H702 (אַרְבַּע) — four
- year H8141 (שָׁנֶה) — a year (as a revolution of time)
- of king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- Hezekiah H2396 (חִזְקִיָּה) — Chizkijah, a king of Judah, also the name of two other Israelites
- did Sennacherib H5576 (סַנְחֵרִיב) — Sancherib, an Assyrian king
- king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- of Assyria H804 (אַשּׁוּר) — Ashshur, the second son of Shem; also his descendants and the country occupied by them (i.e. Assyria), its region and its empire
- come up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- against all the fenced H1219 (בָּצַר) — to gather grapes; also to be isolated (i.e. inaccessible by height or fortification)
- cities H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
- of Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
- and took H8610 (תָּפַשׂ) — to manipulate, i.e. seize; chiefly to capture, wield, specifically, to overlay; figuratively, to use unwarrantably
14 And Hezekiah king of Judah sent to the king of Assyria to Lachish, saying, I have offended; return from me: that which thou puttest on me will I bear. And the king of Assyria appointed unto Hezekiah king of Judah three hundred talents of silver and thirty talents of gold.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Hezekiah H2396 (חִזְקִיָּה) — Chizkijah, a king of Judah, also the name of two other Israelites
- king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- of Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
- sent H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- to the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- of Assyria H804 (אַשּׁוּר) — Ashshur, the second son of Shem; also his descendants and the country occupied by them (i.e. Assyria), its region and its empire
- to Lachish H3923 (לָכִישׁ) — Lakish, a place in Palestine
- saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- I have offended H2398 (חָטָא) — properly, to miss; hence (figuratively and generally) to sin; by inference, to forfeit, lack, expiate, repent, (causatively) lead astray, condemn
- return H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
- from me: that which thou puttest H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- on me will I bear H5375 (נָשָׂא) — to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative
- And the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- appointed H7760 (שׂוּם) — to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)
- unto Hezekiah H2396 (חִזְקִיָּה) — Chizkijah, a king of Judah, also the name of two other Israelites
- three H7969 (שָׁלוֹשׁ) — three; occasionally (ordinal) third, or (multiple) thrice
- hundred H3967 (מֵאָה) — a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction
- talents H3603 (כִּכָּר) — a circle, i.e. (by implication) a circumjacent tract or region, especially the Ghor or valley of the Jordan; also a (round) loaf; also a talent (or large [round…
- of silver H3701 (כֶּסֶף) — silver (from its pale color); by implication, money
- and thirty H7970 (שְׁלוֹשִׁים) — thirty; or (ordinal) thirtieth
- of gold H2091 (זָהָב) — gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e. yellow), as oil, a clear sky
15 And Hezekiah gave him all the silver that was found in the house of Jehovah, and in the treasures of the king’s house.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Hezekiah H2396 (חִזְקִיָּה) — Chizkijah, a king of Judah, also the name of two other Israelites
- gave H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- all the silver H3701 (כֶּסֶף) — silver (from its pale color); by implication, money
- that was found H4672 (מָצָא) — properly, to come forth to, i.e. appear or exist; transitively, to attain, i.e. find or acquire; figuratively, to occur, meet or be present
- in the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- and in the treasures H214 (אוֹצָר) — a depository
- of the king’s H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
16 At that time did Hezekiah cut off the gold from the doors of the temple of Jehovah, and from the pillars which Hezekiah king of Judah had overlaid, and gave it to the king of Assyria.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- At that time H6256 (עֵת) — time, especially (adverb with preposition) now, when, etc.
- did Hezekiah H2396 (חִזְקִיָּה) — Chizkijah, a king of Judah, also the name of two other Israelites
- cut off H7112 (קָצַץ) — to chop off (literally or figuratively)
- the doors H1817 (דֶּלֶת) — something swinging, i.e. the valve of a door
- of the temple H1964 (הֵיכָל) — a large public building, such as a palace or temple
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- the pillars H547 (אֹמְנָה) — a column
- which Hezekiah H2396 (חִזְקִיָּה) — Chizkijah, a king of Judah, also the name of two other Israelites
- king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- of Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
- had overlaid H6823 (צָפָה) — to sheet over (especially with metal)
- and gave H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- it to the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- of Assyria H804 (אַשּׁוּר) — Ashshur, the second son of Shem; also his descendants and the country occupied by them (i.e. Assyria), its region and its empire
17 And the king of Assyria sent Tartan and Rab-saris and Rabshakeh from Lachish to king Hezekiah with a great army unto Jerusalem. And they went up and came to Jerusalem. And when they were come up, they came and stood by the conduit of the upper pool, which is in the highway of the fuller’s field.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- of Assyria H804 (אַשּׁוּר) — Ashshur, the second son of Shem; also his descendants and the country occupied by them (i.e. Assyria), its region and its empire
- sent H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- Tartan H8661 (תַּרְתָּן) — Tartan, an Assyrian
- and Rabsaris H7249 (רַב־סָרִיס) — Rab-Saris, a Babylonian official
- and Rab–shakeh H7262 (רַבְשָׁקֵה) — Rabshakeh, a Babylonian official
- from Lachish H3923 (לָכִישׁ) — Lakish, a place in Palestine
- to king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- Hezekiah H2396 (חִזְקִיָּה) — Chizkijah, a king of Judah, also the name of two other Israelites
- with a great H3515 (כָּבֵד) — heavy; figuratively in a good sense (numerous) or in a bad sense (severe, difficult, stupid)
- host H2426 (חֵיל) — an army; also (by analogy,) an intrenchment
- against Jerusalem H3389 (יְרוּשָׁלִַ͏ם) — Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine
- And they went up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- and came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- to Jerusalem H3389 (יְרוּשָׁלִַ͏ם) — Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine
- And when they were come up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- they came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- and stood H5975 (עָמַד) — to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
- by the conduit H8585 (תְּעָלָה) — a channel (into which water is raised for irrigation); also a bandage or plaster (as placed upon a wound)
- of the upper H5945 (עֶלְיוֹן) — an elevation, i.e. (adj.) lofty (compar.); as title, the Supreme
- pool H1295 (בְּרֵכָה) — a reservoir (at which camels kneel as a resting-place)
- in the highway H4546 (מְסִלָּה) — a thoroughfare (as turnpiked), literally or figuratively; specifically a viaduct, a staircase
- of the fuller’s H3526 (כָּבַס) — to trample; hence, to wash (properly, by stamping with the feet), whether literal (including the fulling process) or figurative
- field H7704 (שָׂדֶה) — a field (as flat)
18 And when they had called to the king, there came out to them Eliakim the son of Hilkiah, who was over the household, and Shebnah the scribe, and Joah the son of Asaph the recorder.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And when they had called H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- to the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- there came out H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- to them Eliakim H471 (אֶלְיָקִים) — Eljakim, the name of four Israelites
- the son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Hilkiah H2518 (חִלְקִיָּה) — Chilhijah, the name of eight Israelites
- over the household H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- and Shebna H7644 (שֶׁבְנָא) — Shebna or Shebnah, an Israelite
- the scribe H5608 (סָפַר) — properly, to score with a mark as a tally or record, i.e. (by implication) to inscribe, and also to enumerate; intensively, to recount, i.e. celebrate
- and Joah H3098 (יוֹאָח) — Joach, the name of four Israelites
- of Asaph H623 (אָסָף) — Asaph, the name of three Israelites, and of the family of the first
- the recorder H2142 (זָכַר) — properly, to mark (so as to be recognized), i.e. to remember; by implication, to mention; to be male
19 And Rabshakeh said unto them, Say ye now to Hezekiah, Thus saith the great king, the king of Assyria, What confidence is this wherein thou trustest?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Rab–shakeh H7262 (רַבְשָׁקֵה) — Rabshakeh, a Babylonian official
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto them, Speak H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- ye now to Hezekiah H2396 (חִזְקִיָּה) — Chizkijah, a king of Judah, also the name of two other Israelites
- Thus saith H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- the great H1419 (גָּדוֹל) — great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
- king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- of Assyria H804 (אַשּׁוּר) — Ashshur, the second son of Shem; also his descendants and the country occupied by them (i.e. Assyria), its region and its empire
- What confidence H986 (בִּטָּחוֹן) — trust
- this wherein thou trustest H982 (בָּטַח) — properly, to hie for refuge (but not so precipitately as 2620); figuratively, to trust, be confident or sure
20 Thou sayest (but they are but vain words), There is counsel and strength for the war. Now on whom dost thou trust, that thou hast rebelled against me?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Thou sayest H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- vain H8193 (שָׂפָה) — the lip (as a natural boundary); by implication, language; by analogy, a margin (of a vessel, water, cloth, etc.)
- words H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- counsel H6098 (עֵצָה) — advice; by implication, plan; also prudence
- and strength H1369 (גְּבוּרָה) — force (literally or figuratively); by implication, valor, victory
- for the war H4421 (מִלְחָמָה) — a battle (i.e. the engagement); generally, war (i.e. war-fare)
- Now on whom dost thou trust H982 (בָּטַח) — properly, to hie for refuge (but not so precipitately as 2620); figuratively, to trust, be confident or sure
- that thou rebellest H4775 (מָרַד) — to rebel
21 Now, behold, thou trustest upon the staff of this bruised reed, even upon Egypt; whereon if a man lean, it will go into his hand, and pierce it: so is Pharaoh king of Egypt unto all that trust on him.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Now, behold, thou trustest H982 (בָּטַח) — properly, to hie for refuge (but not so precipitately as 2620); figuratively, to trust, be confident or sure
- upon the staff H4938 (מִשְׁעֵנָה) — support (abstractly), i.e. (figuratively) sustenance or (concretely) a walking-stick
- of this bruised H7533 (רָצַץ) — to crack in pieces, literally or figuratively
- reed H7070 (קָנֶה) — a reed (as erect); by resemblance a rod (especially for measuring), shaft, tube, stem, the radius (of the arm), beam (of a steelyard)
- upon Egypt H4714 (מִצְרַיִם) — Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt
- on which if a man H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- lean H5564 (סָמַךְ) — to prop (literally or figuratively); reflexively, to lean upon or take hold of (in a favorable or unfavorable sense)
- it will go H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- into his hand H3709 (כַּף) — the hollow hand or palm (so of the paw of an animal, of the sole, and even of the bowl of a dish or sling, the handle of a bolt, the leaves of a palm-tree); fig…
- and pierce H5344 (נָקַב) — to puncture, literally (to perforate, with more or less violence) or figuratively (to specify, designate, libel)
- Pharaoh H6547 (פַּרְעֹה) — Paroh, a general title of Egyptian kings
- king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- of Egypt H4714 (מִצְרַיִם) — Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt
- unto all that trust H982 (בָּטַח) — properly, to hie for refuge (but not so precipitately as 2620); figuratively, to trust, be confident or sure
22 But if ye say unto me, We trust in Jehovah our God; is not that he, whose high places and whose altars Hezekiah hath taken away, and hath said to Judah and to Jerusalem, Ye shall worship before this altar in Jerusalem?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But if ye say H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto me, We trust H982 (בָּטַח) — properly, to hie for refuge (but not so precipitately as 2620); figuratively, to trust, be confident or sure
- in Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- our God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- not that he, whose high places H1116 (בָּמָה) — an elevation
- and whose altars H4196 (מִזְבֵּחַ) — an altar
- Hezekiah H2396 (חִזְקִיָּה) — Chizkijah, a king of Judah, also the name of two other Israelites
- hath taken away H5493 (סוּר) — to turn off (literally or figuratively)
- and hath said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- to Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
- and Jerusalem H3389 (יְרוּשָׁלִַ͏ם) — Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine
- Ye shall worship H7812 (שָׁחָה) — to depress, i.e. prostrate (especially reflexive, in homage to royalty or God)
- before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- this altar H4196 (מִזְבֵּחַ) — an altar
- in Jerusalem H3389 (יְרוּשָׁלִַ͏ם) — Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine
23 Now therefore, I pray thee, give pledges to my master the king of Assyria, and I will give thee two thousand horses, if thou be able on thy part to set riders upon them.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Now therefore, I pray thee, give pledges H6148 (עָרַב) — to braid, i.e. intermix; technically, to traffic (as if by barter); also or give to be security (as a kind of exchange)
- to my lord H113 (אָדוֹן) — sovereign, i.e. controller (human or divine)
- the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- of Assyria H804 (אַשּׁוּר) — Ashshur, the second son of Shem; also his descendants and the country occupied by them (i.e. Assyria), its region and its empire
- and I will deliver H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- thee two thousand H505 (אֶלֶף) — hence (the ox's head being the first letter of the alphabet, and this eventually used as a numeral) a thousand
- horses H5483 (סוּס) — a horse (as leaping); also a swallow (from its rapid flight)
- if thou be able H3201 (יָכֹל) — to be able, literally (can, could) or morally (may, might)
- on thy part to set H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- riders H7392 (רָכַב) — to ride (on an animal or in a vehicle); causatively, to place upon (for riding or generally), to despatch
24 How then canst thou turn away the face of one captain of the least of my master’s servants, and put thy trust on Egypt for chariots and for horsemen?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- How then wilt thou turn away H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
- the face H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- of one H259 (אֶחָד) — properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first
- captain H6346 (פֶּחָה) — a prefect (of a city or small district)
- of the least H6996 (קָטָן) — abbreviated, i.e. diminutive, literally (in quantity, size or number) or figuratively (in age or importance)
- of my master’s H113 (אָדוֹן) — sovereign, i.e. controller (human or divine)
- servants H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- and put thy trust H982 (בָּטַח) — properly, to hie for refuge (but not so precipitately as 2620); figuratively, to trust, be confident or sure
- on Egypt H4714 (מִצְרַיִם) — Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt
- for chariots H7393 (רֶכֶב) — a vehicle; by implication, a team; by extension, cavalry; by analogy a rider, i.e. the upper millstone
- and for horsemen H6571 (פָּרָשׁ) — a steed (as stretched out to a vehicle, not single nor for mounting ); also (by implication) a driver (in a chariot), i.e. (collectively) cavalry
25 Am I now come up without Jehovah against this place to destroy it? Jehovah said unto me, Go up against this land, and destroy it.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Am I now come up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- without H1107 (בִּלְעֲדֵי) — except, without, besides
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- gainst this place H4725 (מָקוֹם) — properly, a standing, i.e. a spot; but used widely of a locality (general or specific); also (figuratively) of a condition (of body or mind)
- o destroy H7843 (שָׁחַת) — to decay, i.e. (causatively) ruin (literally or figuratively)
- t? Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- aid H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- o me, Go up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- gainst this land, H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- nd destroy H7843 (שָׁחַת) — to decay, i.e. (causatively) ruin (literally or figuratively)
26 Then said Eliakim the son of Hilkiah, and Shebnah, and Joah, unto Rabshakeh, Speak, I pray thee, to thy servants in the Syrian language; for we understand it: and speak not with us in the Jews’ language, in the ears of the people that are on the wall.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Eliakim H471 (אֶלְיָקִים) — Eljakim, the name of four Israelites
- the son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Hilkiah H2518 (חִלְקִיָּה) — Chilhijah, the name of eight Israelites
- and Shebna H7644 (שֶׁבְנָא) — Shebna or Shebnah, an Israelite
- and Joah H3098 (יוֹאָח) — Joach, the name of four Israelites
- unto Rab–shakeh H7262 (רַבְשָׁקֵה) — Rabshakeh, a Babylonian official
- Speak H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- I pray thee, to thy servants H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- in the Syrian language H762 (אֲרָמִית) — (only adverbial) in Aramæan
- for we understand H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- and talk H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- not with us in the Jews’ language H3066 (יְהוּדִית) — the Jewish (used adverbially) language
- in the ears H241 (אֹזֶן) — broadness. i.e. (concrete) the ear (from its form in man)
- of the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- on the wall H2346 (חוֹמָה) — a wall of protection
27 But Rabshakeh said unto them, Hath my master sent me to thy master, and to thee, to speak these words? hath he not sent me to the men that sit on the wall, to eat their own dung, and to drink their own water with you?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But Rab–shakeh H7262 (רַבְשָׁקֵה) — Rabshakeh, a Babylonian official
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto them, Hath my master H113 (אָדוֹן) — sovereign, i.e. controller (human or divine)
- sent H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- me to thy master H113 (אָדוֹן) — sovereign, i.e. controller (human or divine)
- and to thee, to speak H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- these words H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- to the men H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) — properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
- which sit H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- on the wall H2346 (חוֹמָה) — a wall of protection
- that they may eat H398 (אָכַל) — to eat (literally or figuratively)
- their own dung H2755 (חֲרֵי־יוֹנִים) — excrements of doves
- their own dung H6675 (צוֹאָה) — excrement; generally, dirt; figuratively, pollution
- and drink H8354 (שָׁתָה) — to imbibe (literally or figuratively)
- their own piss H7890 (שַׁיִן) — urine
- their own piss H7272 (רֶגֶל) — a foot (as used in walking); by implication, a step; by euphemistically the pudenda
- their own piss H4325 (מַיִם) — water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen
28 Then Rabshakeh stood, and cried with a loud voice in the Jews’ language, and spake, saying, Hear ye the word of the great king, the king of Assyria.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then Rab–shakeh H7262 (רַבְשָׁקֵה) — Rabshakeh, a Babylonian official
- stood H5975 (עָמַד) — to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
- and cried H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- with a loud H1419 (גָּדוֹל) — great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
- voice H6963 (קוֹל) — a voice or sound
- in the Jews’ language H3066 (יְהוּדִית) — the Jewish (used adverbially) language
- and spake H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Hear H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- the word H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- of the great H1419 (גָּדוֹל) — great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
- king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- of Assyria H804 (אַשּׁוּר) — Ashshur, the second son of Shem; also his descendants and the country occupied by them (i.e. Assyria), its region and its empire
29 Thus saith the king, Let not Hezekiah deceive you; for he will not be able to deliver you out of his hand:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Thus saith H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- Let not Hezekiah H2396 (חִזְקִיָּה) — Chizkijah, a king of Judah, also the name of two other Israelites
- deceive H5377 (נָשָׁא) — to lead astray, i.e. (mentally) to delude, or (morally) to seduce
- you: for he shall not be able H3201 (יָכֹל) — to be able, literally (can, could) or morally (may, might)
- to deliver H5337 (נָצַל) — to snatch away, whether in a good or a bad sense
- you out of his hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
30 neither let Hezekiah make you trust in Jehovah, saying, Jehovah will surely deliver us, and this city shall not be given into the hand of the king of Assyria.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Neither let Hezekiah H2396 (חִזְקִיָּה) — Chizkijah, a king of Judah, also the name of two other Israelites
- make you trust H982 (בָּטַח) — properly, to hie for refuge (but not so precipitately as 2620); figuratively, to trust, be confident or sure
- in Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- ill surely H5337 (נָצַל) — to snatch away, whether in a good or a bad sense
- eliver H5337 (נָצַל) — to snatch away, whether in a good or a bad sense
- s, and this city H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
- hall not be delivered H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- nto the hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- f the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- f Assyria. H804 (אַשּׁוּר) — Ashshur, the second son of Shem; also his descendants and the country occupied by them (i.e. Assyria), its region and its empire
31 Hearken not to Hezekiah: for thus saith the king of Assyria, Make your peace with me, 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;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Hearken H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- not to Hezekiah H2396 (חִזְקִיָּה) — Chizkijah, a king of Judah, also the name of two other Israelites
- for thus saith H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- of Assyria H804 (אַשּׁוּר) — Ashshur, the second son of Shem; also his descendants and the country occupied by them (i.e. Assyria), its region and its empire
- Make H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- with me by a present H1293 (בְּרָכָה) — benediction; by implication prosperity
- and come out H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- eat H398 (אָכַל) — to eat (literally or figuratively)
- ye every man H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- of his own vine H1612 (גֶּפֶן) — a vine (as twining), especially the grape
- and every one H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- of his fig tree H8384 (תְּאֵן) — the fig (tree or fruit)
- and drink H8354 (שָׁתָה) — to imbibe (literally or figuratively)
- ye every one H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- the waters H4325 (מַיִם) — water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen
- of his cistern H953 (בּוֹר) — a pit hole (especially one used as a cistern or a prison)
32 until I come and take you away to a land like your own land, a land of grain and new wine, a land of bread and vineyards, a land of olive-trees and of honey, that ye may live, and not die: and hearken not unto Hezekiah, when he persuadeth you, saying, Jehovah will deliver us.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Until I come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- and take you away H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
- to a land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- like your own land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- a land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- of grain H1715 (דָּגָן) — properly, increase, i.e. grain
- and wine H8492 (תִּירוֹשׁ) — must or fresh grape-juice (as just squeezed out); by implication (rarely) fermented wine
- of bread H3899 (לֶחֶם) — food (for man or beast), especially bread, or grain (for making it)
- and vineyards H3754 (כֶּרֶם) — a garden or vineyard
- of oil H3323 (יִצְהָר) — oil (as producing light); figuratively, anointing
- olive H2132 (זַיִת) — an olive (as yielding illuminating oil), the tree, the branch or the berry
- and of honey H1706 (דְּבַשׁ) — honey (from its stickiness); by analogy, syrup
- that ye may live H2421 (חָיָה) — to live, whether literally or figuratively; causatively, to revive
- and not die H4191 (מוּת) — to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill
- and hearken H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- not unto Hezekiah H2396 (חִזְקִיָּה) — Chizkijah, a king of Judah, also the name of two other Israelites
- when he persuadeth H5496 (סוּת) — properly, to prick, i.e. (figuratively) stimulate; by implication, to seduce
- you, saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- ill deliver H5337 (נָצַל) — to snatch away, whether in a good or a bad sense
33 Hath any of the gods of the nations ever delivered his land out of the hand of the king of Assyria?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Hath any H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- of the gods H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- of the nations H1471 (גּוֹי) — a foreign nation; hence, a Gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts
- delivered H5337 (נָצַל) — to snatch away, whether in a good or a bad sense
- at all H5337 (נָצַל) — to snatch away, whether in a good or a bad sense
- his land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- out of the hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- of the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- of Assyria H804 (אַשּׁוּר) — Ashshur, the second son of Shem; also his descendants and the country occupied by them (i.e. Assyria), its region and its empire
34 Where are the gods of Hamath, and of Arpad? where are the gods of Sepharvaim, of Hena, and Ivvah? have they delivered Samaria out of my hand?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- the gods H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- of Hamath H2574 (חֲמָת) — Chamath, a place in Syria
- and of Arpad H774 (אַרְפָּד) — Arpad, a place in Syria
- of Sepharvaim H5617 (סְפַרְוַיִם) — Sepharvajim or Sepharim
- Hena H2012 (הֵנַע) — Hena, a place apparently in Mesopotamia
- and Ivah H5755 (עִוָּה) — Ivvah or Avva, a region of Assyria
- have they delivered H5337 (נָצַל) — to snatch away, whether in a good or a bad sense
- Samaria H8111 (שֹׁמְרוֹן) — Shomeron, a place in Palestine
- out of mine hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
35 Who are they among all the gods of the countries, that have delivered their country out of my hand, that Jehovah should deliver Jerusalem out of my hand?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- they among all the gods H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- of the countries H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- that have delivered H5337 (נָצַל) — to snatch away, whether in a good or a bad sense
- their country H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- out of mine hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- that Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- should deliver H5337 (נָצַל) — to snatch away, whether in a good or a bad sense
- Jerusalem H3389 (יְרוּשָׁלִַ͏ם) — Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine
36 But the people held their peace, and answered him not a word; for the king’s commandment was, saying, Answer him not.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- held their peace H2790 (חָרַשׁ) — to scratch, i.e. (by implication) to engrave, plough; hence (from the use of tools) to fabricate (of any material); figuratively, to devise (in a bad sense); he…
- and answered H6030 (עָנָה) — properly, to eye or (generally) to heed, i.e. pay attention; by implication, to respond; by extension to begin to speak; specifically to sing, shout, testify, a…
- him not a word H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- for the king’s H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- commandment H4687 (מִצְוָה) — a command, whether human or divine (collectively, the Law)
- was, saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Answer H6030 (עָנָה) — properly, to eye or (generally) to heed, i.e. pay attention; by implication, to respond; by extension to begin to speak; specifically to sing, shout, testify, a…
37 Then came Eliakim the son of Hilkiah, who was over the household, and Shebna the scribe, and Joah the son of Asaph the recorder, to Hezekiah with their clothes rent, and told him the words of Rabshakeh.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- Eliakim H471 (אֶלְיָקִים) — Eljakim, the name of four Israelites
- the son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Hilkiah H2518 (חִלְקִיָּה) — Chilhijah, the name of eight Israelites
- over the household H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- and Shebna H7644 (שֶׁבְנָא) — Shebna or Shebnah, an Israelite
- the scribe H5608 (סָפַר) — properly, to score with a mark as a tally or record, i.e. (by implication) to inscribe, and also to enumerate; intensively, to recount, i.e. celebrate
- and Joah H3098 (יוֹאָח) — Joach, the name of four Israelites
- of Asaph H623 (אָסָף) — Asaph, the name of three Israelites, and of the family of the first
- the recorder H2142 (זָכַר) — properly, to mark (so as to be recognized), i.e. to remember; by implication, to mention; to be male
- to Hezekiah H2396 (חִזְקִיָּה) — Chizkijah, a king of Judah, also the name of two other Israelites
- clothes H899 (בֶּגֶד) — a covering, i.e. clothing; also treachery or pillage
- rent H7167 (קָרַע) — to rend, literally or figuratively (revile, paint the eyes, as if enlarging them)
- and told H5046 (נָגַד) — properly, to front, i.e. stand boldly out opposite; by implication (causatively), to manifest; figuratively, to announce (always by word of mouth to one present…
- him the words H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- of Rab–shakeh H7262 (רַבְשָׁקֵה) — Rabshakeh, a Babylonian official