Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version With him is only the arm of flesh, but with us is the LORD our God to help us and to fight our battles.” And the people gained confidence from what Hezekiah the king of Judah said. New Living Translation He may have a great army, but they are merely men. We have the LORD our God to help us and to fight our battles for us!” Hezekiah’s words greatly encouraged the people. English Standard Version With him is an arm of flesh, but with us is the LORD our God, to help us and to fight our battles.” And the people took confidence from the words of Hezekiah king of Judah. Berean Standard Bible With him is only the arm of flesh, but with us is the LORD our God to help us and to fight our battles.” So the people were strengthened by the words of Hezekiah king of Judah. King James Bible With him is an arm of flesh; but with us is the LORD our God to help us, and to fight our battles. And the people rested themselves upon the words of Hezekiah king of Judah. New King James Version With him is an arm of flesh; but with us is the LORD our God, to help us and to fight our battles.” And the people were strengthened by the words of Hezekiah king of Judah. New American Standard Bible With him is only an arm of flesh, but with us is the LORD our God to help us and to fight our battles.” And the people relied on the words of Hezekiah king of Judah. NASB 1995 “With him is only an arm of flesh, but with us is the LORD our God to help us and to fight our battles.” And the people relied on the words of Hezekiah king of Judah. NASB 1977 “With him is only an arm of flesh, but with us is the LORD our God to help us and to fight our battles.” And the people relied on the words of Hezekiah king of Judah. Legacy Standard Bible With him is only an arm of flesh, but with us is Yahweh our God to help us and to fight our battles.” And the people were sustained by the words of Hezekiah king of Judah. Amplified Bible With him there is only an arm of flesh, but with us is the LORD our God to help us and to fight our battles.” And the people relied on the words of Hezekiah king of Judah. Christian Standard Bible He has only human strength, but we have the LORD our God to help us and to fight our battles.” So the people relied on the words of King Hezekiah of Judah. Holman Christian Standard Bible He has only human strength, but we have Yahweh our God to help us and to fight our battles.” So the people relied on the words of King Hezekiah of Judah. American Standard Version with him is an arm of flesh; but with us is Jehovah our God to help us, and to fight our battles. And the people rested themselves upon the words of Hezekiah king of Judah. Contemporary English Version because the LORD our God fights on our side. The Assyrians must rely on human power alone. These words encouraged the army of Judah. English Revised Version with him is an arm of flesh; but with us is the LORD our God to help us, and to fight our battles. And the people rested themselves upon the words of Hezekiah king of Judah. GOD'S WORD® Translation The king of Assyria has human power on his side, but the LORD our God is on our side to help us and fight our battles." So the people were encouraged by what King Hezekiah of Judah said. Good News Translation He has human power, but we have the LORD our God to help us and to fight our battles." The people were encouraged by these words of their king. International Standard Version He only has the strength of his own flesh, but the LORD our God is with us to help us and to fight our battles." So the people were encouraged from what King Hezekiah of Judah told them. NET Bible He has with him mere human strength, but the LORD our God is with us to help us and fight our battles!" The army was encouraged by the words of King Hezekiah of Judah. New Heart English Bible With him is an arm of flesh; but with us is the LORD our God to help us, and to fight our battles." The people rested themselves on the words of Hezekiah king of Judah. Webster's Bible Translation With him is an arm of flesh; but with us is the LORD our God to help us, and to fight our battles. And the people rested themselves upon the words of Hezekiah king of Judah. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleWith him is only the arm of flesh, but with us is the LORD our God to help us and to fight our battles.” So the people were strengthened by the words of Hezekiah king of Judah. World English Bible An arm of flesh is with him, but Yahweh our God is with us to help us and to fight our battles.” The people rested themselves on the words of Hezekiah king of Judah. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionWith him [is] an arm of flesh, but with us [is] our God YHWH to help us and to fight our battles”; and the people are supported by the words of Hezekiah king of Judah. Young's Literal Translation With him is an arm of flesh, and with us is Jehovah our God, to help us, and to fight our battles;' and the people are supported by the words of Hezekiah king of Judah. Smith's Literal Translation With him an arm of flesh; and with us Jehovah our God to help, and to war our wars. And the people will lean upon the words of Hezekiah king of Judah. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFor with him is an arm of flesh: with us the Lord our God, who is our helper, and fighteth for us. And the people were encouraged with these words of Ezechias king of Juda. Catholic Public Domain Version For with him is an arm of flesh; with us is the Lord our God, who is our helper, and who fights for us.” And the people were strengthened by this type of words from Hezekiah, the king of Judah. New American Bible He has only an arm of flesh, but we have the LORD, our God, to help us and to fight our battles.” And the people took confidence from the words of Hezekiah, king of Judah. New Revised Standard Version With him is an arm of flesh; but with us is the LORD our God, to help us and to fight our battles.” The people were encouraged by the words of King Hezekiah of Judah. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleWith him is an arm of flesh; with us is the LORD our God to help us and to fight our battles. And the people were encouraged with the words of Hezekiah king of Judah. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated With him is the power of the flesh and with us is LORD JEHOVAH God who shall help us, and he shall fight in our battle!” And the heart of the people was encouraged because of the statement of Hezekiah, King of the house of Yehuda. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917with him is an arm of flesh; but with us is the LORD our God to help us, and to fight our battles.' And the people rested themselves upon the words of Hezekiah king of Judah. Brenton Septuagint Translation With him are arms of flesh; but with us is the Lord our God to save us, and to fight our battle. And the people were encouraged at the words of Ezekias king of Juda. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Sennacherib Invades Judah…7“Be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged before the king of Assyria and the vast army with him, for there is a greater One with us than with him. 8With him is only the arm of flesh, but with us is the LORD our God to help us and to fight our battles.” So the people were strengthened by the words of Hezekiah king of Judah. Cross References Isaiah 41:10 Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. Romans 8:31 What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? Psalm 118:6-7 The LORD is on my side; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me? / The LORD is on my side; He is my helper. Therefore I will look in triumph on those who hate me. Exodus 14:14 The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.” Deuteronomy 20:1-4 When you go out to war against your enemies and see horses, chariots, and an army larger than yours, do not be afraid of them; for the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, is with you. / When you are about to go into battle, the priest is to come forward and address the army, / saying to them, “Hear, O Israel, today you are going into battle with your enemies. Do not be fainthearted or afraid; do not be alarmed or terrified because of them. ... Joshua 1:9 Have I not commanded you to be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” 1 Samuel 17:45-47 But David said to the Philistine, “You come against me with sword and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the name of the LORD of Hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied. / This day the LORD will deliver you into my hand. This day I will strike you down, cut off your head, and give the carcasses of the Philistine army to the birds of the air and the creatures of the earth. Then the whole world will know that there is a God in Israel. / And all those assembled here will know that it is not by sword or spear that the LORD saves; for the battle is the LORD’s, and He will give all of you into our hands.” 2 Kings 6:16 “Do not be afraid,” Elisha answered, “for those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” Psalm 46:1-3 For the choirmaster. Of the sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. A song. God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble. / Therefore we will not fear, though the earth is transformed and the mountains are toppled into the depths of the seas, / though their waters roar and foam and the mountains quake in the surge. Selah Isaiah 7:14 Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin will be with child and give birth to a son, and will call Him Immanuel. Isaiah 8:10 Devise a plan, but it will be thwarted; state a proposal, but it will not happen. For God is with us.” Isaiah 31:1-3 Woe to those who go down to Egypt for help, who rely on horses, who trust in their abundance of chariots and in their multitude of horsemen. They do not look to the Holy One of Israel; they do not seek the LORD. / Yet He too is wise and brings disaster; He does not call back His words. He will rise up against the house of the wicked and against the allies of evildoers. / But the Egyptians are men, not God; their horses are flesh, not spirit. When the LORD stretches out His hand, the helper will stumble, and the one he helps will fall; both will perish together. Jeremiah 17:5-8 This is what the LORD says: “Cursed is the man who trusts in mankind, who makes mere flesh his strength and turns his heart from the LORD. / He will be like a shrub in the desert; he will not see when prosperity comes. He will dwell in the parched places of the desert, in a salt land where no one lives. / But blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in Him. ... Zechariah 4:6 So he said to me, “This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel: Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit, says the LORD of Hosts. Matthew 28:20 and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Treasury of Scripture With him is an arm of flesh; but with us is the LORD our God to help us, and to fight our battles. And the people rested themselves on the words of Hezekiah king of Judah. an arm Job 40:9 Hast thou an arm like God? or canst thou thunder with a voice like him? Jeremiah 17:5 Thus saith the LORD; Cursed be the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the LORD. 1 John 4:4 Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world. with us 2 Chronicles 13:12 And, behold, God himself is with us for our captain, and his priests with sounding trumpets to cry alarm against you. O children of Israel, fight ye not against the LORD God of your fathers; for ye shall not prosper. 2 Chronicles 14:11 And Asa cried unto the LORD his God, and said, LORD, it is nothing with thee to help, whether with many, or with them that have no power: help us, O LORD our God; for we rest on thee, and in thy name we go against this multitude. O LORD, thou art our God; let not man prevail against thee. Psalm 46:7,11 The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah… to fight 2 Chronicles 20:15 And he said, Hearken ye, all Judah, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem, and thou king Jehoshaphat, Thus saith the LORD unto you, Be not afraid nor dismayed by reason of this great multitude; for the battle is not yours, but God's. Deuteronomy 20:1,4 When thou goest out to battle against thine enemies, and seest horses, and chariots, and a people more than thou, be not afraid of them: for the LORD thy God is with thee, which brought thee up out of the land of Egypt… Joshua 10:42 And all these kings and their land did Joshua take at one time, because the LORD God of Israel fought for Israel. rested [heb] leaned 2 Chronicles 32:15 Now therefore let not Hezekiah deceive you, nor persuade you on this manner, neither yet believe him: for no god of any nation or kingdom was able to deliver his people out of mine hand, and out of the hand of my fathers: how much less shall your God deliver you out of mine hand? 2 Chronicles 20:20 And they rose early in the morning, and went forth into the wilderness of Tekoa: and as they went forth, Jehoshaphat stood and said, Hear me, O Judah, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem; Believe in the LORD your God, so shall ye be established; believe his prophets, so shall ye prosper. Isaiah 36:18 Beware lest Hezekiah persuade you, saying, The LORD will deliver us. Hath any of the gods of the nations delivered his land out of the hand of the king of Assyria? upon the words Proverbs 12:25 Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad. Jump to Previous Arm Battles Confidence Depended Faith Fight Fighting Flesh Gained Help Helping Hezekiah Hezeki'ah Judah Relied Rested Supported Themselves WordsJump to Next Arm Battles Confidence Depended Faith Fight Fighting Flesh Gained Help Helping Hezekiah Hezeki'ah Judah Relied Rested Supported Themselves Words2 Chronicles 32 1. Sennacherib invading Judah, Hezekiah fortifies himself, and encourages his people9. 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 With him is only the arm of flesh This phrase refers to the Assyrian king Sennacherib and his army, emphasizing their reliance on human strength and military might. In biblical context, "the arm of flesh" often symbolizes human power and effort, which is limited and fallible (Jeremiah 17:5). The Assyrians were known for their formidable military capabilities, having conquered many nations. However, this phrase highlights the futility of relying solely on human strength without divine support. but with us is the LORD our God to help us and to fight our battles. So the people were strengthened by the words of Hezekiah king of Judah. Persons / Places / Events 1. HezekiahThe king of Judah who trusted in the Lord and led his people with faith during the Assyrian threat. 2. Sennacherib The king of Assyria who invaded Judah, representing the worldly power and military might. 3. Jerusalem The capital city of Judah, under siege by the Assyrian army. 4. The Assyrian Army A formidable military force that relied on human strength and intimidation. 5. The LORD (Yahweh) The God of Israel, who is depicted as the true source of strength and deliverance for His people. Teaching Points Trust in Divine Power Over Human StrengthHezekiah's declaration highlights the futility of relying solely on human capabilities. Believers are encouraged to place their trust in God's power, which surpasses all earthly might. God as Our Helper and Defender The assurance that God fights our battles is a recurring biblical theme. Christians are reminded that God is actively involved in their struggles and provides the ultimate defense. The Role of Leadership in Faith Hezekiah's leadership and faith inspired the people of Judah. This underscores the importance of godly leadership in encouraging and strengthening the faith of others. Reliance on God's Promises The people of Judah relied on Hezekiah's words because they were rooted in God's promises. Believers today are called to rely on Scripture as the foundation of their faith and hope. Facing Intimidation with Faith The Assyrian threat was intimidating, yet Hezekiah's faith did not waver. Christians are encouraged to face their fears and challenges with unwavering faith in God's sovereignty. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Chronicles 32:8?2. How does 2 Chronicles 32:8 encourage reliance on God's strength over human power? 3. What does "with us is the LORD our God" reveal about divine protection? 4. How can we apply Hezekiah's trust in God to our daily challenges? 5. What other biblical examples show God's strength surpassing human might? 6. How can 2 Chronicles 32:8 strengthen our faith during spiritual battles? 7. How does 2 Chronicles 32:8 demonstrate God's protection over His people? 8. What historical evidence supports the events described in 2 Chronicles 32? 9. How does 2 Chronicles 32:8 reflect the theme of divine versus human strength? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 32? 11. Where is the archaeological confirmation of a large-scale Assyrian defeat in Jerusalem, as described in 2 Chronicles 32? 12. How can the account of an angel killing thousands of Assyrian soldiers align with modern scientific or historical perspectives? (2 Chronicles 32:21) 13. If Sennacherib's army was supernaturally destroyed, why do Assyrian records (e.g., Sennacherib's Prism) not mention any defeat? (2 Chronicles 32:21) 14. In Deuteronomy 33:7, what historical proof supports Judah's deliverance as proclaimed, given the absence of direct records? What Does 2 Chronicles 32:8 Mean With him is only the arm of fleshHezekiah contrasts mere human strength with God’s power. Sennacherib’s armies are impressive, but they are still “flesh” (Jeremiah 17:5). • Human power is limited—bodies tire, strategies fail (Psalm 118:8). • Trusting flesh invites disappointment; trusting God secures hope (Psalm 56:4). When you see the phrase “only the arm of flesh,” remember it highlights the frailty of any force that leaves God out of the equation. But with us is the LORD our God Hezekiah shifts from what the enemy lacks to what Judah possesses—God Himself. • The covenant name “LORD” (YHWH) recalls His faithfulness (Exodus 3:14). • God’s presence means His resources are at hand: wisdom, protection, provision (Romans 8:31). • Confidence grows not from numbers but from knowing “the LORD is a warrior” (Exodus 15:3; Deuteronomy 20:4). Faith stops being abstract when we personalize it: “with us.” To help us and to fight our battles God’s involvement is active, not passive. • He “goes before” His people (Deuteronomy 1:30). • Previous victories—like Jehoshaphat’s in 2 Chron 20:17—prove He fights for those who rely on Him. Practical takeaways: – Look first to the Lord before devising plans. – Rest in His promise: “The battle belongs to the LORD” (1 Samuel 17:47). – Stand firm, wearing the armor He supplies (Ephesians 6:10-12). So the people were strengthened by the words of Hezekiah king of Judah One God-centered sentence turned fear into courage. • Encouraging speech fuels faith (Proverbs 25:11; Hebrews 10:24-25). • Leadership matters: Hezekiah modeled reliance on God, and the people followed (Joshua 1:6-9). When words align with God’s truth, they become a channel of strength. summary 2 Chronicles 32:8 contrasts frail human might with the limitless power of the living God. Hezekiah reminds Judah that armies without God are mere flesh, while those who trust the LORD enjoy His personal presence and active defense. Anchoring their hearts in that reality transformed a fearful nation into a confident one, proving again that victory begins with faith in the One who fights for His people. (8) With him is an arm of flesh.--A reminiscence of Jeremiah 17:5, "the man that maketh flesh his arm." (Comp. Isaiah 31:3 : "Their horses are flesh and not spirit.") His power is human, ours superhuman.To fight our battles.--1Samuel 8:20, "a king . . . to fight our battles." Rested themselves upon.--Leaned on--e.g., a staff, Isaiah 36:6; and so trusted in, Isaiah 48:2. . . . Verse 8. - (See 2 Kings 6:16; Jeremiah 17:5.) The admirable language of Hezekiah here quickens our desire to feel sure that this was after (and after genuine repentance for) his faithlessness (2 Kings 18:14-16).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew With him [is only]עִמּוֹ֙ (‘im·mōw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 5973: With, equally with an arm זְר֣וֹעַ (zə·rō·w·a‘) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 2220: The arm, the foreleg, force of flesh, בָּשָׂ֔ר (bā·śār) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1320: Flesh, body, person, the pudenda of a, man but with us [is] וְעִמָּ֜נוּ (wə·‘im·mā·nū) Conjunctive waw | Preposition | first person common plural Strong's 5973: With, equally with the LORD יְהוָ֤ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3069: YHWH our God אֱלֹהֵ֙ינוּ֙ (’ĕ·lō·hê·nū) Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative to help us לְעָזְרֵ֔נוּ (lə·‘ā·zə·rê·nū) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | first person common plural Strong's 5826: To surround, protect, aid and to fight וּלְהִלָּחֵ֖ם (ū·lə·hil·lā·ḥêm) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Verb - Nifal - Infinitive construct Strong's 3898: To feed on, to consume, to battle our battles.” מִלְחֲמֹתֵ֑נוּ (mil·ḥă·mō·ṯê·nū) Noun - feminine plural construct | first person common plural Strong's 4421: A battle, war So the people הָעָ֔ם (hā·‘ām) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock were strengthened וַיִּסָּמְכ֣וּ (way·yis·sā·mə·ḵū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 5564: To prop, to lean upon, take hold of by עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the words דִּבְרֵ֖י (diḇ·rê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause of Hezekiah יְחִזְקִיָּ֥הוּ (yə·ḥiz·qî·yā·hū) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 2396: Hezekiah -- 'Yah has strengthened', a king of Judah, also several other Israelites king מֶֽלֶךְ־ (me·leḵ-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4428: A king of Judah. יְהוּדָֽה׃ (yə·hū·ḏāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3063: Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites Links 2 Chronicles 32:8 NIV2 Chronicles 32:8 NLT 2 Chronicles 32:8 ESV 2 Chronicles 32:8 NASB 2 Chronicles 32:8 KJV 2 Chronicles 32:8 BibleApps.com 2 Chronicles 32:8 Biblia Paralela 2 Chronicles 32:8 Chinese Bible 2 Chronicles 32:8 French Bible 2 Chronicles 32:8 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Chronicles 32:8 With him is an arm of flesh (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) |
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