2 Chronicles 32

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 32 of 36

1 After these things and this faithfulness, Sennacherib the king of Assyria came; yea, he came into Judah and camped against the cities of defense, and commanded to break them open to himself.

2 And Hezekiah saw that Sennacherib had come, and his face was set to battle against Jerusalem;

3 and he took counsel with his leaders and his mighty ones, to stop the waters of the springs that were on the outside of the city; and they helped him.

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Chapter Summary

Sennacherib invades Judah. Hezekiah fortifies himself and encourages his people. An angel destroys the army of the Assyrians, to the glory of Hezekiah. His wealth and works. He dies. Manasseh succeeds him.

Key Hebrew Words

בָּטַח trust H982 · TWOT 233
נָצַל deliver H5337 · TWOT 1404
חָרַף blaspheme, reproach H2778 · TWOT 750
מַלְאָךְ angel H4397 · TWOT 1068a
כָּנַע be humbled H3665 · TWOT 1001
נָסָה to test H5254 · TWOT 1373

People & Context

Hezekiah

King of Judah who fortified Jerusalem, encouraged his people, prayed against Sennacherib, and was delivered

Sennacherib

King of Assyria who invaded Judah, besieged its cities, and blasphemed Jehovah before his army was destroyed

Isaiah

Prophet, son of Amoz, who prayed with Hezekiah to Heaven and recorded the king's acts in his vision

Manasseh

Hezekiah's son who reigned in his place after Hezekiah's death and burial

Timeline

Sennacherib Invades Judah

Sennacherib the king of Assyria invades Judah and lays siege to the fortified cities, intending to conquer them.

2 Chronicles 32:1
Stopping the Springs outside Jerusalem

Seeing Sennacheribs approach, Hezekiah and his leaders stop all the water springs outside the city to deprive the Assyrian army of water.

2 Chronicles 32:2-4
Hezekiah Fortifies Jerusalem

Hezekiah rebuilds the broken walls, constructs defensive towers, strengthens the Millo, manufactures weapons, and encourages his military commanders to trust in God over the arm of flesh.

2 Chronicles 32:5-8

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