2 Kings 19:10

10 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.

2 Kings 19:10 Meaning and Commentary

2 Kings 19:10

(See Gill on 2 Kings 19:1)

2 Kings 19:10 In-Context

8 The Assyrian official learned that the emperor had left Lachish and was fighting against the nearby city of Libnah; so he went there to consult him.

9 Word reached the Assyrians that the Egyptian army, led by King Tirhakah of Ethiopia, was coming to attack them. When the emperor heard this, he sent a letter to King Hezekiah of Judah

10 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.

11 You have heard what an Assyrian emperor does to any country he decides to destroy. Do you think that you can escape?

12 My ancestors destroyed the cities of Gozan, Haran, and Rezeph, and killed the people of Betheden who lived in Telassar, and none of their gods could save them.