2 Chronicles 32:19

Translations

Modern

They spoke against the God of Jerusalem as they had spoken against the gods of the peoples of the earth—the work of human hands.

Traditional

And they spake against the God of Jerusalem, as against the gods of the people of the earth, which were the work of the hands of man.

Literal

And they spoke against the God of Jerusalem as against the gods of the people of the earth—the work of the hands of men.

Latin

Locutusque est contra Deum Jerusalem, sicut adversum deos populorum terræ, opera manuum hominum.

Original

Hebrew

English

They spoke against the God of Jerusalem as they had spoken against the gods of the peoples of the earth—the work of human hands.

Notes

2 Chronicles 32:10–19

The Assyrian king's threats highlighted the main issues for the people of Jerusalem. The real question was whether to trust in God. The enemy king claimed Hezekiah could not be trusted (2 Chronicles 32:11–12) because he had angered the Lord by removing God's shrines and altars. However, the opposite was true. This reform was Hezekiah's greatest act of loyalty to the Lord. The question was whether God could be trusted against Assyria's power (2 Chronicles 32:11–15).

2 Chronicles 32:1–23

The Chronicler summarizes the long account of the siege against Jerusalem in twenty-three verses (compare 2 Kings 18:17–19:37; Isaiah 36–38). God responded to King Sennacherib of Assyria's attack by blessing Judah and Hezekiah for their faithfulness in seeking the Lord.

Theme notes and profiles

Hezekiah

Related verses

Isaiah 2:8
Their land is full of idols; they bow down to the work of their hands, to what their fingers have made.
2 Kings 19:18
They have cast their gods into the fire and destroyed them, for they were not gods, but only wood and stone—the work of human hands.
Psalm 10:13–14
Why has the wicked man renounced God? He says to himself, “You will never call me to account.”
2 Chronicles 6:6
But now I have chosen Jerusalem for My Name to be there, and I have chosen David to be over My people Israel.’
1 Samuel 17:36
Your servant has killed lions and bears; this uncircumcised Philistine will be like one of them, for he has defied the armies of the living God.”
Psalm 132:13–14
For the LORD has chosen Zion; He has desired it for His home:
Isaiah 14:32
What answer will be given to the envoys of that nation? “The LORD has founded Zion, where His afflicted people will find refuge.”
Psalm 87:1–3
A Psalm of the sons of Korah. A song. He has founded His city on the holy mountains.
Psalm 135:15–18
The idols of the nations are silver and gold, made by the hands of men.
Psalm 76:1–2
For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments. A Psalm of Asaph. A song. God is known in Judah; His name is great in Israel.
Psalm 139:19–20
O God, that You would slay the wicked—away from me, you bloodthirsty men—
Jeremiah 10:9
Hammered silver is brought from Tarshish, and gold from Uphaz—the work of a craftsman from the hands of a goldsmith. Their clothes are blue and purple, all fashioned by skilled workers.

Parallels

2 Kings 18:17–37 Isaiah 36:1–22

Places

Jerusalem: The capital of Israel, a holy city for three religions

Glossary

Chronicles, Books of First and Second Genealogy Hezekiah

Topics

Blasphemy: General Scriptures Concerning Infidelity: General Scriptures Concerning Self-Exaltation: Sennacherib Sennacherib: Invades Judah Siege by Sennacherib

2 Chronicles 32:19

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