Kings II 22:18

18 He delivered me from my strong enemies, from them that hated me, for they were stronger than I.

Kings II 22:18 Meaning and Commentary

2 Kings 22:18

But to the king of Judah, which sent you to inquire of the
Lord
That is, with respect to him, or what may concern him:

thus shall ye say unto him;
carry back this message to him as from the Lord he desired to inquire of:

thus saith the Lord God of Israel, as touching the words which thou
hast heard:
read out of the law, concerning the destruction of the land, and its inhabitants therein threatened.

Kings II 22:18 In-Context

16 And the channels of the sea were seen, and the foundations of the world were discovered, at the rebuke of the Lord, at the blast of the breath of his anger.
17 He sent from above and took me; he drew me out of many waters.
18 He delivered me from my strong enemies, from them that hated me, for they were stronger than I.
19 The days of my affliction prevented me; but the Lord was my stay.
20 And he brought me into a wide place, and rescued me, because he delighted in me.

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