Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “Say to Hezekiah king of Judah: Do not let the god you depend on deceive you when he says, ‘Jerusalem will not be given into the hands of the king of Assyria.’ New Living Translation “This message is for King Hezekiah of Judah. Don’t let your God, in whom you trust, deceive you with promises that Jerusalem will not be captured by the king of Assyria. English Standard Version “Thus shall you speak to Hezekiah king of Judah: ‘Do not let your God in whom you trust deceive you by promising that Jerusalem will not be given into the hand of the king of Assyria. Berean Standard Bible “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. Berean Literal Bible “Thus you⁺ shall speak to Hezekiah king of Judah, saying: ‘Do not let your God, in whom you trust, deceive you, saying, Jerusalem shall not be given into the hand of the king of Assyria. King James Bible Thus shall ye speak to Hezekiah king of Judah, saying, Let not thy God in whom thou trustest deceive thee, saying, Jerusalem shall not be delivered into the hand of the king of Assyria. New King James Version “Thus you shall speak to Hezekiah king of Judah, saying: ‘Do not let your God in whom you trust deceive you, saying, “Jerusalem shall not be given into the hand of the king of Assyria.” New American Standard Bible “This is what you shall say to Hezekiah king of Judah: ‘Do not let your God in whom you trust deceive you by saying, “Jerusalem will not be handed over to the king of Assyria.” NASB 1995 “Thus you shall say to Hezekiah king of Judah, ‘Do not let your God in whom you trust deceive you saying, “Jerusalem will not be given into the hand of the king of Assyria.” NASB 1977 “Thus you shall say to Hezekiah king of Judah, ‘Do not let your God in whom you trust deceive you saying, “Jerusalem shall not be given into the hand of the king of Assyria.” Legacy Standard Bible “Thus you shall say to Hezekiah king of Judah, ‘Do not let your God in whom you trust deceive you, saying, “Jerusalem will not be given into the hand of the king of Assyria.” Amplified Bible “Say this to Hezekiah king of Judah, ‘Do not let your God on whom you rely deceive you by saying, “Jerusalem shall not be handed over to the king of Assyria.” Berean Annotated Bible “Give this message to Hezekiah (YHWH is my strength) king of Judah (praised): ‘Do not let your God {Eloheka}, in whom you trust, deceive you by saying that Jerusalem (city of peace) will not be delivered into the hand of the king of Assyria (a step). Christian Standard Bible “Say this to King Hezekiah of Judah: ‘Don’t let your God, on whom you rely, deceive you by promising that Jerusalem will not be handed over to the king of Assyria. Holman Christian Standard Bible Say this to Hezekiah king of Judah: ‘Don’t let your God, whom you trust, deceive you by promising that Jerusalem will not be handed over to the king of Assyria. American Standard Version Thus shall ye speak to Hezekiah king of Judah, saying, Let not thy God in whom thou trustest deceive thee, saying, Jerusalem shall not be given into the hand of the king of Assyria. Contemporary English Version Don't trust your God or be fooled by his promise to defend Jerusalem against me. English Revised Version Thus shall ye speak to Hezekiah king of Judah, saying, Let not thy God in whom thou trustest deceive thee, saying, Jerusalem shall not be given into the hand of the king of Assyria. GOD'S WORD® Translation "Tell King Hezekiah of Judah, 'Don't let the god whom you trust deceive you by saying that Jerusalem will not be put under the control of the king of Assyria. Good News Translation to tell him, "The god you are trusting in has told you that you will not fall into my hands, but don't let that deceive you. International Standard Version "This is what you are to say to King Hezekiah of Judah: 'Don't let your God in whom you trust deceive you by telling you "Jerusalem won't be turned over to the control of Assyria's king." NET Bible "Tell King Hezekiah of Judah this: 'Don't let your God in whom you trust mislead you when he says, "Jerusalem will not be handed over to the king of Assyria." New Heart English Bible 'Thus you shall speak to Hezekiah king of Judah, saying, "Do not let your God in whom you trust deceive you, saying, Jerusalem will not be given into the hand of the king of Assyria. Webster's Bible Translation Thus shall ye speak to Hezekiah king of Judah, saying, Let not thy God in whom thou trustest deceive thee, saying, Jerusalem shall not be delivered into the hand of the king of Assyria. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Bible“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. World English Bible “Tell Hezekiah king of Judah this: ‘Don’t let your God in whom you trust deceive you, saying, Jerusalem will not be given into the hand of the king of Assyria. Literal Translations Literal Standard Version“Thus you speak to Hezekiah king of Judah, saying, Do not let your God in whom you are trusting lift you up, saying, Jerusalem is not given into the hand of the king of Asshur. Berean Literal Bible “Thus you⁺ shall speak to Hezekiah king of Judah, saying: ‘Do not let your God, in whom you trust, deceive you, saying, Jerusalem shall not be given into the hand of the king of Assyria. Young's Literal Translation 'Thus do ye speak unto Hezekiah king of Judah, saying, Let not thy God lift thee up in whom thou art trusting, saying, Jerusalem is not given into the hand of the king of Asshur. Smith's Literal Translation Thus shall ye say to Hezekiah king of Judah, saying, Thy God will not lift thee up whom thou trustest in him, saying, Jerusalem shall not be given into the hand of the king of Assur. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThus shall you say to Ezechias king of Juda: Let not thy God deceive thee, in whom thou trustest: and do not say: Jerusalem shall not be delivered into the hands of the king of the Assyrians. Catholic Public Domain Version “So shall you say to Hezekiah, the king of Judah: Let not your God, in whom you trust, lead you astray. And you should not say, ‘Jerusalem will not be delivered into the hands of the king of the Assyrians.’ New American Bible “Thus shall you say to Hezekiah, king of Judah: Do not let your God in whom you trust deceive you by saying, ‘Jerusalem will not be handed over to the king of Assyria.’ New Revised Standard Version “Thus shall you speak to King Hezekiah of Judah: Do not let your God on whom you rely deceive you by promising that Jerusalem will not be given into the hand of the king of Assyria. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThus shall you say to Hezekiah king of Judah: Do not let your God in whom you trust deceive you, saying, Jerusalem shall not be delivered into the hands of the king of Assyria. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated “Thus you will say to Hezekiah, King of Yehuda: your God upon whom you trust should not deceive you and you would say that Jerusalem is not delivered into the hands of the King of Assyria. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Thus shall ye speak to Hezekiah king of Judah, saying: Let not thy God in whom thou trustest beguile thee, saying: Jerusalem shall not be given into the hand of the king of Assyria. Brenton Septuagint Translation Let not thy God on whom thou trustest encourage thee, saying, Jerusalem shall not be delivered into the hands of the king of the Assyrians. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Sennacherib's Blasphemous Letter…9Now 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, 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. 11Surely you have heard what the kings of Assyria have done to all the other countries, devoting them to destruction. Will you then be spared?… Cross References Give this message to Hezekiah king of Judah: 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. 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 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? ‘Do not let your God, in whom you trust, deceive you 2 Chronicles 32:15 So now, do not let Hezekiah deceive you, and do not let him mislead you like this. Do not believe him, for no god of any nation or kingdom has been able to deliver his people from my hand or from the hand of my fathers. How much less will your God deliver you from my hand!” Isaiah 36:15 Do not let Hezekiah persuade you to trust in the LORD when he says, ‘The LORD will surely deliver us; this city will not be given into the hand of the king of Assyria.’ Jeremiah 28:15 Then the prophet Jeremiah said to the prophet Hananiah, “Listen, Hananiah! The LORD did not send you, but you have persuaded this people to trust in a lie. by saying that Jerusalem will not be delivered into the hand of the king of Assyria. Isaiah 37:35 ‘I will defend this city and save it for My own sake and for the sake of My servant David.’” 2 Chronicles 32:22 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. Isaiah 31:5 Like birds hovering overhead, so the LORD of Hosts will protect Jerusalem. He will shield it and deliver it; He will pass over it and preserve it.” 2 Chronicles 32:17 He also wrote letters mocking the LORD, the God of Israel, and saying against Him: “Just as the gods of the nations did not deliver their people from my hand, so the God of Hezekiah will not deliver His people from my hand.” Isaiah 36:18-20 Do not let Hezekiah mislead you when he says, ‘The LORD will deliver us.’ Has the god of any nation ever delivered his land from the hand of the king of Assyria? / Where are the gods of Hamath and Arpad? Where are the gods of Sepharvaim? Have they delivered Samaria from my hand? / Who among all the gods of these lands has delivered his land from my hand? How then can the LORD deliver Jerusalem from my hand?” 2 Kings 18:29-35 This is what the king says: Do not let Hezekiah deceive you; he cannot deliver you from my hand. / Do not let Hezekiah persuade you to trust in the LORD when he says, ‘The LORD will surely deliver us; this city will not be given into the hand of the king of Assyria.’ / Do not listen to Hezekiah, for this is what the king of Assyria says: Make peace with me and come out to me. Then every one of you will eat from his own vine and his own fig tree and drink water from his own cistern, … Isaiah 37:23-29 Whom have you taunted and blasphemed? Against whom have you raised your voice and lifted your eyes in pride? Against the Holy One of Israel! / Through your servants you have taunted the Lord, and you have said: “With my many chariots I have ascended to the heights of the mountains, to the remote peaks of Lebanon. I have cut down its tallest cedars, the finest of its cypresses. I have reached its farthest heights, the densest of its forests. / I have dug wells and drunk foreign waters. With the soles of my feet I have dried up all the streams of Egypt.” … 2 Kings 19:22-28 Whom have you taunted and blasphemed? Against whom have you raised your voice and lifted your eyes in pride? Against the Holy One of Israel! / Through your servants you have taunted the Lord, and you have said: “With my many chariots I have ascended to the heights of the mountains, to the remote peaks of Lebanon. I have cut down its tallest cedars, the finest of its cypresses. I have reached its farthest outposts, the densest of its forests. / I have dug wells and drunk foreign waters. With the soles of my feet I have dried up all the streams of Egypt.” … Isaiah 10:5-19 Woe to Assyria, the rod of My anger; the staff in their hands is My wrath. / I will send him against a godless nation; I will dispatch him against a people destined for My rage, to take spoils and seize plunder, and to trample them down like clay in the streets. / But this is not his intention; this is not his plan. For it is in his heart to destroy and cut off many nations. … 2 Kings 18:5 Hezekiah trusted in the LORD, the God of Israel. No king of Judah was like him, either before him or after him. Treasury of Scripture Thus shall you speak to Hezekiah king of Judah, saying, Let not your God in whom you trust deceive you, saying, Jerusalem shall not be delivered into the hand of the king of Assyria. 2 Kings 18:5,29,30 He trusted in the LORD God of Israel; so that after him was none like him among all the kings of Judah, nor any that were before him… 2 Chronicles 32:15-19 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? … Isaiah 37:10-14 Thus shall ye speak to Hezekiah king of Judah, saying, Let not thy God, in whom thou trustest, deceive thee, saying, Jerusalem shall not be given into the hand of the king of Assyria… Jump to Previous Assyria Beguile Deceive Delivered Depend Faith False. Hand Handed Hands Hezekiah Hezeki'ah Hope Jerusalem Judah Promising Rely Speak Trust TrustestJump to Next Assyria Beguile Deceive Delivered Depend Faith False. Hand Handed Hands Hezekiah Hezeki'ah Hope Jerusalem Judah Promising Rely Speak Trust Trustest2 Kings 19 1. Hezekiah, in mourning, sends to Isaiah to pray for them.6. Isaiah comforts them. 8. Sennacherib, going to encounter Tirhakah, sends a blasphemous letter to Hezekiah. 14. Hezekiah's prayer. 20. Isaiah's prophecy of the destruction of Sennacherib, and the good of Zion. 35. An angel slays the Assyrians. 36. Sennacherib is slain by his own sons. Give this message to Hezekiah king of Judah: Hezekiah was the 13th king of Judah, known for his faithfulness to God and religious reforms. His reign is documented in 2 Kings 18-20, 2 Chronicles 29-32, and Isaiah 36-39. Hezekiah's leadership during the Assyrian siege is a pivotal moment in Judah's history. The message is delivered by the Assyrian envoys, reflecting the political tension and the threat posed by the Assyrian empire, which was the dominant power in the region at the time. 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: Persons / Places / Events 1. HezekiahThe king of Judah, known for his faithfulness to God and his efforts to reform the religious practices of his people by removing idolatry. 2. Jerusalem The capital city of Judah, significant as the spiritual and political center of the Jewish people, and the location of the Temple. 3. The King of Assyria At this time, Sennacherib, who was expanding his empire and threatening Judah, representing a formidable military power. 4. The Assyrian Threat The Assyrian empire was known for its military might and had already conquered many nations, posing a significant threat to Judah. 5. Prophetic Message The message delivered to Hezekiah challenges his faith and trust in God, testing his leadership and reliance on divine protection. Teaching Points Trust in God Amidst ThreatsHezekiah's situation teaches us the importance of trusting God even when circumstances seem dire. Our faith should not waver in the face of intimidation or fear. The Power of Prayer Hezekiah's response to the Assyrian threat was to seek God in prayer. This demonstrates the importance of turning to God in times of crisis and relying on His guidance and strength. God's Sovereignty Over Nations The account underscores God's control over the affairs of nations. Despite Assyria's power, God is ultimately in control and can deliver His people. The Danger of Deception The message to Hezekiah warns against being deceived. We must be discerning and grounded in God's truth to avoid being led astray by false assurances or threats. Faith in Action Hezekiah's faith was not passive; he actively sought God's intervention and took steps to prepare his people. Our faith should lead us to action, trusting God while doing our part. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Kings 19:10?2. How does 2 Kings 19:10 challenge our trust in God's promises today? 3. What can we learn from Hezekiah's response to threats in 2 Kings 19? 4. How does 2 Kings 19:10 connect with God's faithfulness in Isaiah 37:10? 5. How should we respond to doubts about God's power in our lives? 6. What steps can we take to strengthen our faith during spiritual attacks? 7. How does 2 Kings 19:10 challenge the belief in God's protection over His people? 8. What historical evidence supports the events described in 2 Kings 19:10? 9. How does 2 Kings 19:10 reflect God's sovereignty in the face of human threats? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Kings 19? 11. Why does 2 Kings 19 seem to conflict with other records of Sennacherib's campaigns, such as those detailed in extra-biblical sources? 12. Why do Isaiah 37:33-35 and parallel biblical accounts (e.g., 2 Kings 19) differ in describing Sennacherib's retreat and the exact nature of the Assyrian defeat? 13. Why don't Assyrian records mention this massive defeat described in 2 Kings 19:35? 14. Isaiah 36:18-20: How do we reconcile the Rabshakeh's claim that no god has saved any nation from Assyria with the biblical assertion that the Lord ultimately delivered Judah? What Does 2 Kings 19:10 Mean Give this message to Hezekiah king of Judah• The Assyrian envoy comes with words straight from King Sennacherib, aiming to intimidate Judah’s godly ruler (2 Kings 18:19–25; 2 Chronicles 32:9–11). • Hezekiah is named personally, underscoring that this is not a general threat but a direct challenge to the man who had “trusted in the LORD” more than any king before him (2 Kings 18:5). • By sending the message, Sennacherib sets himself against both God’s appointed leader and, ultimately, against God Himself (Psalm 2:1–2). Do not let your God, in whom you trust, deceive you • The taunt is that Hezekiah’s faith is misplaced, suggesting the LORD could mislead or fail him—an accusation diametrically opposed to God’s unchanging truthfulness (Numbers 23:19; Titus 1:2). • Sennacherib frames the LORD as just another regional deity who will disappoint His people, ignoring the repeated biblical testimony that those who trust the LORD are never put to shame (Psalm 25:3; Isaiah 49:23). • Satan’s old strategy reappears: undermining confidence in God’s word (Genesis 3:1–4; 2 Corinthians 11:3). The enemy wants Hezekiah to trade divine promises for visible military power. in whom you trust • Trust had been Hezekiah’s hallmark: he removed idolatry, restored temple worship, and rallied the nation around God’s covenant (2 Kings 18:4–7; 2 Chronicles 29:3–11). • The Assyrian messenger attacks precisely that strength, hoping fear will replace faith (Psalm 56:3–4). • Scripture often highlights trust as the hinge point of deliverance—Abraham (Genesis 15:6), David vs. Goliath (1 Samuel 17:45), and later, the call for believers to “trust in the LORD with all your heart” (Proverbs 3:5). deceive you by saying that Jerusalem will not be delivered into the hand of the king of Assyria • Sennacherib points to his previous conquests (2 Kings 18:33–35) to make Jerusalem’s fall seem inevitable, yet he ignores the LORD’s specific promise to defend the city for His name’s sake (2 Kings 19:34; Isaiah 37:35). • The claim that God’s word is deception is itself the deception. The narrative soon proves Sennacherib a liar when the angel of the LORD strikes down 185,000 Assyrian soldiers (2 Kings 19:35–36). • God’s pattern is consistent: He intervenes when His people rely on Him rather than alliances or armaments (Psalm 20:7; Zechariah 4:6). Jerusalem’s deliverance becomes another testament to His faithfulness. summary Sennacherib’s message seeks to fracture Hezekiah’s confidence by portraying the LORD as untrustworthy. Yet the verse ultimately highlights the reliability of God’s promises, the folly of challenging His sovereignty, and the power of steadfast faith. What the enemy labels “deception,” God turns into dramatic vindication—Jerusalem stands, Assyria retreats, and the record of Scripture proves once more that those who trust the LORD are secure. (10-13) Sennacherib's second message repeats the arguments of 2Kings 18:29-35.(10) Let not thy God . . . deceive thee.--Through prophets, or dreams, or any other recognised medium of communication. Verse 10. - Thus shall ye speak to Hezekiah King of Judah, saying. The messengers brought a "letter" (סְפָדִים), as we see from ver. 14; but still they were to "speak to Hezekiah" - i.e. they were first to read the contents to him, and then to hand him the copy. Let not thy God in whom thou trustest deceive thee, saying, Jerusalem shall not be delivered into the hand of the King of Assyria. Sennacherib drops the fiction that he himself is sent by Jehovah to attack Judaea and destroy it (2 Kings 18:25), and contents himself with suggesting that any announcements which Hezekiah may have received from his God are untrustworthy. Probably he spoke his convictions. He did not think it possible that Jerusalem could resist or escape him (comp. Isaiah 10:8-11 and 13, 14).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew “Tellתֹאמְר֗וּן (ṯō·mə·rūn) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural | Paragogic nun Strong's 559: To utter, say Hezekiah חִזְקִיָּ֤הוּ (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: יְהוּדָה֙ (yə·hū·ḏāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3063: Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites ‘Do not אַל־ (’al-) Adverb Strong's 408: Not let your God, אֱלֹהֶ֔יךָ (’ĕ·lō·he·ḵā) Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative in whom אֲשֶׁ֥ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that you אַתָּ֛ה (’at·tāh) Pronoun - second person masculine singular Strong's 859: Thou and thee, ye and you trust, בֹּטֵ֥חַ (bō·ṭê·aḥ) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 982: To trust, be confident, sure deceive you יַשִּׁאֲךָ֣ (yaš·ši·’ă·ḵā) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect Jussive - third person masculine singular | second person masculine singular Strong's 5377: To lead astray, to delude, to seduce by saying לֵאמֹ֔ר (lê·mōr) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 559: To utter, say that Jerusalem יְר֣וּשָׁלִַ֔ם (yə·rū·šā·lim) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3389: Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel will not לֹ֤א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no be delivered תִנָּתֵן֙ (ṯin·nā·ṯên) Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set into the hand בְּיַ֖ד (bə·yaḏ) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 3027: A hand of the king מֶ֥לֶךְ (me·leḵ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4428: A king of Assyria. אַשּֽׁוּר׃ (’aš·šūr) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 804: Ashshur Links 2 Kings 19:10 NIV2 Kings 19:10 NLT 2 Kings 19:10 ESV 2 Kings 19:10 NASB 2 Kings 19:10 KJV 2 Kings 19:10 BibleApps.com 2 Kings 19:10 Biblia Paralela 2 Kings 19:10 Chinese Bible 2 Kings 19:10 French Bible 2 Kings 19:10 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Kings 19:10 Thus you shall speak to Hezekiah king (2Ki iiKi ii ki 2 kg 2kg) |
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