Chronicles II 32:9

9 And afterward Sennacherim king of the Assyrians sent his servants to Jerusalem; and himself against Lachis, and all his army with him, and sent to Ezekias king of Juda, and to all Juda that in Jerusalem, saying,

Chronicles II 32:9 Meaning and Commentary

2 Chronicles 32:9

After this did Sennacherib king of Assyria send his servants
to Jerusalem
Who are mentioned by name, ( 2 Kings 18:17 ) this was after Hezekiah had given him a large quantity of silver and gold to depart, and he did depart from him, ( 2 Kings 18:14-16 )

but he himself laid siege against Lachish,
and all his power with him; one of the cities of Judah, see ( Isaiah 36:2 ) , from hence he dispatched them

unto Hezekiah king of Judah, and unto all Judah that were at Jerusalem;
who had retired thither for safety, upon the invasion of their country by the king of Assyria.

Chronicles II 32:9 In-Context

7 Be strong and courageous, and fear not, neither be dismayed before the King of Assyria, and before all the nation that with him: for more with us than with him.

8 With him arms of flesh; but with us the Lord our God to save , and to fight our battle. And the people were encouraged at the words of Ezekias king of Juda.

9 And afterward Sennacherim king of the Assyrians sent his servants to Jerusalem; and himself against Lachis, and all his army with him, and sent to Ezekias king of Juda, and to all Juda that in Jerusalem, saying,

10 Thus says Sennacherim king of the Assyrians, On what do ye trust, that ye will remain in the siege in Jerusalem?

11 Does not Ezekias deceive you, to deliver you to death and famine and thirst, saying, The Lord our God will deliver us out of the hand of the king of Assyria?