What is the meaning of 2 Kings 19:21? This Is the Word that the LORD Has Spoken Against Him “This is the word that the LORD has spoken against him” (2 Kings 19:21). • God personally addresses Sennacherib through Isaiah, underscoring that the coming judgment is not coincidence but divine decree (2 Kings 19:6–7; Isaiah 37:22). • The Lord’s words are unfailing; what He declares stands (Isaiah 55:11; Jeremiah 1:12). • Knowing that the Almighty has spoken brings unshakable confidence to His people in every age. The Virgin Daughter of Zion “The Virgin Daughter of Zion” (v. 21 b). • A tender title for Jerusalem, highlighting her chosen, protected status. Though threatened, she remains “undefeated” and “untouched” in God’s plan (Psalm 46:4–5; Lamentations 2:13). • The imagery stresses purity and dependence—Zion has no earthly power to match Assyria but belongs to the Lord, who is her defender (Psalm 125:2). Despises You and Mocks You “…despises you and mocks you” (v. 21 c). • God pictures Zion boldly ridiculing the invader. The scorn flows from faith, not arrogance; it rests on God’s promise of deliverance (Psalm 2:1–4). • By turning the tables, the Lord exposes Assyria’s blasphemy (2 Kings 19:22) and reminds us that He “mocks the mockers” (Proverbs 3:34). • What seems impossible—weak Judah taunting mighty Assyria—becomes reality when God fights for His people (Exodus 14:13–14). The Daughter of Jerusalem Shakes Her Head Behind You “…the Daughter of Jerusalem shakes her head behind you” (v. 21 d). • The gesture announces Assyria’s coming humiliation. The enemy will turn his back and retreat in shame, just as he once advanced in pride (Micah 7:16). • This prophecy is literally fulfilled when the angel of the Lord strikes the Assyrian camp and Sennacherib flees homeward (2 Kings 19:35–37). • Believers today can take heart: every boastful power ultimately bows before the King of kings (Philippians 2:10–11). summary 2 Kings 19:21 portrays God’s direct verdict on Sennacherib: Zion, though small and vulnerable, will witness her enemy’s downfall. The Lord’s sure word, Zion’s protected status, her Spirit-empowered scorn, and Assyria’s shameful retreat all converge to display God’s faithfulness. He keeps His promises, defends His people, and turns every proud threat into an occasion for His glory. |
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