2 Chronicles 32:22

Translations

Modern

So the LORD saved Hezekiah and the people of Jerusalem from the hands of King Sennacherib of Assyria and all others, and He gave them rest on every side.

Traditional

Thus the Lord saved Hezekiah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem from the hand of Sennacherib the king of Assyria, and from the hand of all other, and guided them on every side.

Literal

And YHWH saved Hezekiah and those dwelling in Jerusalem from the hand of Sennacherib king of Assyria and from the hand of all, and he gave them rest all around.

Latin

Salvavitque Dominus Ezechiam et habitatores Jerusalem de manu Sennacherib regis Assyriorum, et de manu omnium, et præstitit eis quietem per circuitum.

Original

Hebrew

English

So the LORD saved Hezekiah and the people of Jerusalem from the hands of King Sennacherib of Assyria and all others, and He gave them rest on every side.

Notes

2 Chronicles 32:22–23

The Chronicler concludes the story by showing that Assyria's disaster led to peace in Judah. Both the Lord and Hezekiah gained respect from other nations.

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 31:4–5
For this is what the LORD has said to me: “Like a lion roaring or a young lion over its prey—and though a band of shepherds is called out against it, it is not terrified by their shouting or subdued by their clamor—so the LORD of Hosts will come down to do battle on Mount Zion and its heights.
Psalm 37:39–40
The salvation of the righteous is from the LORD; He is their stronghold in time of trouble.
Psalm 18:48–50
…who delivers me from my enemies. You exalt me above my foes; You rescue me from violent men.
Hosea 1:7
Yet I will have compassion on the house of Judah, and I will save them—not by bow or sword or war, not by horses and cavalry, but by the LORD their God.”
John 16:13
However, when the Spirit of truth comes, He will guide you into all truth. For He will not speak on His own, but He will speak what He hears, and He will declare to you what is to come.
2 Thessalonians 3:5
May the Lord direct your hearts into God’s love and Christ’s perseverance.
Psalm 144:10
…to Him who gives victory to kings, who frees His servant David from the deadly sword.
Isaiah 33:22
For the LORD is our Judge, the LORD is our lawgiver, the LORD is our King. It is He who will save us.
Isaiah 10:24–25
Therefore this is what the Lord GOD of Hosts says: “O My people who dwell in Zion, do not fear Assyria, who strikes you with a rod and lifts his staff against you as the Egyptians did.
Psalm 71:20–21
Though You have shown me many troubles and misfortunes, You will revive me once again. Even from the depths of the earth You will bring me back up.
Psalm 73:24
You guide me with Your counsel, and later receive me in glory.
Psalm 48:14
For this God is our God forever and ever; He will be our guide even till death.

Parallels

2 Kings 19:35–37 Isaiah 37:36–38

People

Hezekiah: A righteous king of Judah Sennacherib: Assyrian Emperor who invaded Judah

Places

Assyria: A powerful ancient empire, often in conflict with Israel Jerusalem: The capital of Israel, a holy city for three religions

Glossary

Chronicles, Books of First and Second Genealogy Hezekiah

Topics

God: Fighting the Battles of Israel God: Guide Prayer: Answered: Hezekiah and Isaiah, for Deliverance from Sennacherib Sennacherib: Invades Judah Siege by Sennacherib

2 Chronicles 32:22

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