2 Chronicles 32:2
New International Version
When Hezekiah saw that Sennacherib had come and that he intended to wage war against Jerusalem,

New Living Translation
When Hezekiah realized that Sennacherib also intended to attack Jerusalem,

English Standard Version
And when Hezekiah saw that Sennacherib had come and intended to fight against Jerusalem,

Berean Standard Bible
When Hezekiah saw that Sennacherib had come to make war against Jerusalem,

King James Bible
And when Hezekiah saw that Sennacherib was come, and that he was purposed to fight against Jerusalem,

New King James Version
And when Hezekiah saw that Sennacherib had come, and that his purpose was to make war against Jerusalem,

New American Standard Bible
Now when Hezekiah saw that Sennacherib had come and that he intended to wage war against Jerusalem,

NASB 1995
Now when Hezekiah saw that Sennacherib had come and that he intended to make war on Jerusalem,

NASB 1977
Now when Hezekiah saw that Sennacherib had come, and that he intended to make war on Jerusalem,

Legacy Standard Bible
Then Hezekiah saw that Sennacherib had come and that he had set his face to make war on Jerusalem,

Amplified Bible
When Hezekiah saw that Sennacherib had come and that he intended to go to war against Jerusalem,

Christian Standard Bible
Hezekiah saw that Sennacherib had come and that he planned war on Jerusalem,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Hezekiah saw that Sennacherib had come and that he planned war on Jerusalem,

American Standard Version
And when Hezekiah saw that Sennacherib was come, and that he was purposed to fight against Jerusalem,

Contemporary English Version
As soon as Hezekiah learned that Sennacherib was planning to attack Jerusalem,

English Revised Version
And when Hezekiah saw that Sennacherib was come, and that he was purposed to fight against Jerusalem,

GOD'S WORD® Translation
When Hezekiah saw that Sennacherib had come to wage war against Jerusalem,

Good News Translation
When Hezekiah saw that Sennacherib intended to attack Jerusalem also,

International Standard Version
As soon as Hezekiah learned that Sennacherib had arrived and had determined to attack Jerusalem,

Majority Standard Bible
When Hezekiah saw that Sennacherib had come to make war against Jerusalem,

NET Bible
When Hezekiah saw that Sennacherib had invaded and intended to attack Jerusalem,

New Heart English Bible
When Hezekiah saw that Sennacherib had come, and that he intended to fight against Jerusalem,

Webster's Bible Translation
And when Hezekiah saw that Sennacherib had come, and that he purposed to fight against Jerusalem,

World English Bible
When Hezekiah saw that Sennacherib had come, and that he was planning to fight against Jerusalem,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And Hezekiah sees that Sennacherib has come, and his face [is] to the battle against Jerusalem,

Young's Literal Translation
And Hezekiah seeth that Sennacherib hath come, and his face is to the battle against Jerusalem,

Smith's Literal Translation
And Hezekiah will see that Senherib came, and his face for war against Jerusalem.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And when Ezechias saw that Sennacherib was come, and that the whole force of the war was turning against Jerusalem,

Catholic Public Domain Version
And when Hezekiah had seen this, specifically that Sennacherib had arrived, and that the entire force of the war was turning against Jerusalem,

New American Bible
When Hezekiah saw that Sennacherib was coming with the intention of attacking Jerusalem,

New Revised Standard Version
When Hezekiah saw that Sennacherib had come and intended to fight against Jerusalem,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And when Hezekiah saw that Sennacherib king of Assyria and his armies had come to fight against Jerusalem,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Hezekiah saw that Sankherib King of Assyria and their armies came for battle to Jerusalem.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And when Hezekiah saw that Sennacherib was come, and that he was purposed to fight against Jerusalem,

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And Ezekias saw that Sennacherim was come, and that his face was set to fight against Jerusalem.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Sennacherib Invades Judah
1After all these acts of faithfulness, Sennacherib king of Assyria came and invaded Judah. He laid siege to the fortified cities, intending to conquer them for himself. 2When Hezekiah saw that Sennacherib had come to make war against Jerusalem, 3he consulted with his leaders and commanders about stopping up the waters of the springs outside the city, and they helped him carry it out.…

Cross References
Isaiah 36:1-2
In the fourteenth year of Hezekiah’s reign, Sennacherib king of Assyria attacked and captured all the fortified cities of Judah. / And the king of Assyria sent the Rabshakeh, with a great army, from Lachish to King Hezekiah at Jerusalem. And he stopped by the aqueduct of the upper pool, on the road to the Launderer’s Field.

2 Kings 18:13-14
In the fourteenth year of Hezekiah’s reign, Sennacherib king of Assyria attacked and captured all the fortified cities of Judah. / So Hezekiah king of Judah sent word to the king of Assyria at Lachish, saying, “I have done wrong; withdraw from me, and I will pay whatever you demand from me.” And the king of Assyria exacted from Hezekiah king of Judah three hundred talents of silver and thirty talents of gold.

Isaiah 37:1-2
On hearing this report, King Hezekiah tore his clothes, put on sackcloth, and entered the house of the LORD. / And he sent Eliakim the palace administrator, Shebna the scribe, and the leading priests, all wearing sackcloth, to the prophet Isaiah son of Amoz

2 Kings 19:1-2
On hearing this report, King Hezekiah tore his clothes, put on sackcloth, and entered the house of the LORD. / And he sent Eliakim the palace administrator, Shebna the scribe, and the leading priests, all wearing sackcloth, to the prophet Isaiah son of Amoz

Nehemiah 4:7-9
When Sanballat and Tobiah, together with the Arabs, Ammonites, and Ashdodites, heard that the repair to the walls of Jerusalem was progressing and that the gaps were being closed, they were furious, / and all of them conspired to come and fight against Jerusalem and create a hindrance. / So we prayed to our God and posted a guard against them day and night.

2 Kings 18:17
Nevertheless, the king of Assyria sent the Tartan, the Rabsaris, and the Rabshakeh, along with a great army, from Lachish to King Hezekiah at Jerusalem. They advanced up to Jerusalem and stationed themselves by the aqueduct of the upper pool, on the road to the Launderer’s Field.

Isaiah 36:4
The Rabshakeh said to them, “Tell Hezekiah that this is what the great king, the king of Assyria, says: What is the basis of this confidence of yours?

2 Kings 19:9
Now Sennacherib had been warned about Tirhakah king of Cush: “Look, he has set out to fight against you.” So Sennacherib again sent messengers to Hezekiah, saying,

Isaiah 37:9
Now Sennacherib had been warned about Tirhakah king of Cush: “He has set out to fight against you.” On hearing this, Sennacherib sent messengers to Hezekiah, saying,

2 Kings 18:19
The Rabshakeh said to them, “Tell Hezekiah that this is what the great king, the king of Assyria, says: What is the basis of this confidence of yours?

Isaiah 36:5
You claim to have a strategy and strength for war, but these are empty words. In whom are you now trusting, that you have rebelled against me?

2 Kings 19:10
“Give this message to Hezekiah king of Judah: ‘Do not let your God, in whom you trust, deceive you by saying that Jerusalem will not be delivered into the hand of the king of Assyria.

Isaiah 37:10
“Give this message to Hezekiah king of Judah: ‘Do not let your God, in whom you trust, deceive you by saying that Jerusalem will not be delivered into the hand of the king of Assyria.

2 Kings 18:20-21
You claim to have a strategy and strength for war, but these are empty words. In whom are you now trusting, that you have rebelled against me? / Look now, you are trusting in Egypt, that splintered reed of a staff that will pierce the hand of anyone who leans on it. Such is Pharaoh king of Egypt to all who trust in him.

Isaiah 36:6-7
Look now, you are trusting in Egypt, that splintered reed of a staff that will pierce the hand of anyone who leans on it. Such is Pharaoh king of Egypt to all who trust in him. / But if you say to me, ‘We trust in the LORD our God,’ is He not the One whose high places and altars Hezekiah has removed, saying to Judah and Jerusalem, ‘You must worship before this altar’?


Treasury of Scripture

And when Hezekiah saw that Sennacherib was come, and that he was purposed to fight against Jerusalem,

2 Kings 12:17
Then Hazael king of Syria went up, and fought against Gath, and took it: and Hazael set his face to go up to Jerusalem.

Luke 9:51,53
And it came to pass, when the time was come that he should be received up, he stedfastly set his face to go to Jerusalem, …

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2 Chronicles 32
1. Sennacherib invading Judah, Hezekiah fortifies himself, and encourages his people
9. Hezekiah and Isaiah pray against the blasphemies of Sennarchib
21. An angel destroys the host of the Assyrians
24. Hezekiah praying in his sickness, God gives him a sign of recovery
25. His proud heart is humbled by God
27. His wealth and works
31. His error in the ambassage of Babylon
32. He dying, Manasseh succeeds him














When Hezekiah saw
The phrase begins with King Hezekiah, a righteous king of Judah, who is noted for his faithfulness to God. The Hebrew root for "saw" is "רָאָה" (ra'ah), which implies not just physical sight but also understanding and perception. Hezekiah's ability to perceive the threat indicates his wisdom and discernment, qualities that are essential for godly leadership. In a spiritual sense, this teaches believers the importance of being vigilant and discerning in the face of spiritual warfare.

that Sennacherib had come
Sennacherib was the king of Assyria, a powerful empire known for its military might and brutality. The historical context here is crucial; Assyria was a dominant force in the ancient Near East, and its campaigns were often marked by destruction and conquest. The phrase "had come" suggests an imminent threat, as Sennacherib's arrival was not just a visit but an aggressive move. This highlights the reality of external threats that God's people may face, reminding believers of the need for reliance on God's protection.

and intended to make war
The intention "to make war" reveals the hostile and aggressive nature of Sennacherib's campaign. The Hebrew word for "intended" is "חָשַׁב" (chashav), which can also mean to plan or devise. This indicates a deliberate and calculated effort to attack Jerusalem. In a spiritual context, it serves as a reminder that the enemy often plans and schemes against God's people, necessitating spiritual preparedness and trust in God's sovereignty.

against Jerusalem
Jerusalem, the city of God, holds significant theological and historical importance. It was the center of worship and the location of the Temple, symbolizing God's presence among His people. The attack on Jerusalem was not just a physical assault but also a spiritual one, challenging the very place where God had chosen to dwell. This underscores the spiritual battles that often target the heart of one's faith and worship, encouraging believers to stand firm in their devotion to God.

PREPARATIONS FOR THE DEFENCE (2Chronicles 32:2-8).

This section is peculiar to the Chronicles. Its contents are "perfectly credible" (Thenius), and are borne out by Isaiah 22:8-11, and 2Kings 20:20, and by the inscription of Sennacherib.

(2) And that he was purposed to fight.--Literally, and his face was for the war. (Comp. 2Chronicles 20:3; Luke 9:53.) . . .

Verse 2. - When Hezekiah saw... and that he purposed... Jerusalem. Whether the three verses of ill omen already alluded to (2 Kings 18:14-16) may be road precedent to this verse, and purport that the bribes had been paid, and yet had failed of their object, so that Hezekiah was now compelled to brace himself to the occasion, and "took counsel," etc. (next verse); or whether this verse dates (as some think)the quailing heart of Hezekiah, and an offer or part payment of treasure by Hezekiah to Sennacherib, which only increased his insolence, as immediately now related, is uncertain, perhaps. In the face of the emphatic language of the three verses of the parallel, and in consideration of the possible motives as suggested above for our compiler omitting the matter altogether, we incline to the former opinion. That would have the effect of making this verse say that when Hezekiah had his eyes opened to the failure of his bribe - a waste payment, for that Sennacherib still "purposed to fight against Jerusalem" - he finally proceeded to take the right steps. However, the witness and indications of Isaiah 22:13-19; Isaiah 29:2-4, may go some way to shield Hezekiah from the entire blame. The silence of our compiler on the whole matter is the one residuum of fact, and unfortunate in its suggestion.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
When Hezekiah
יְחִזְקִיָּ֔הוּ (yə·ḥiz·qî·yā·hū)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2396: Hezekiah -- 'Yah has strengthened', a king of Judah, also several other Israelites

saw
וַיַּרְא֙ (way·yar)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7200: To see

that
כִּי־ (kî-)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

Sennacherib
סַנְחֵרִ֑יב (san·ḥê·rîḇ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5576: Sennacherib -- a king of Assyr

had come
בָ֖א (ḇā)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go

to make war
לַמִּלְחָמָ֖ה (lam·mil·ḥā·māh)
Preposition-l, Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 4421: A battle, war

against
עַל־ (‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

Jerusalem,
יְרוּשָׁלִָֽם׃ (yə·rū·šā·lim)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 3389: Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel


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