Kings II 22:38

38 I will pursue my enemies, and will utterly destroy them; and I will not turn again till I have consumed them.

Kings II 22:38 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO 2 KINGS 22

This chapter begins with the age and character of Josiah king of Judah, 2Ki 22:1-2, relates his orders for repairing the temple, 2Ki 22:3-7, his attention to the book of the law, which was found, and read to him, and the effect it had upon him, 2Ki 22:8-11, the command he gave to certain persons to inquire of the Lord about it, who applied to Huldah the prophetess, 2Ki 22:12-14, who returned an answer by them to the king, foretelling the destruction of Jerusalem, and giving the reason of it, and at the same time assuring the king it should not be in his days, 2Ki 22:15-20.

Kings II 22:38 In-Context

36 And thou hast given me the shield of my salvation, and thy propitious dealing has increased me,

37 so as to make room under me for my going, and my legs did not totter.

38 I will pursue my enemies, and will utterly destroy them; and I will not turn again till I have consumed them.

39 And I will crush them, and they shall not rise; and they shall fall under my feet.

40 And thou shalt strengthen me with power for the war; thou shalt cause them that rise up against me to bow down under me.