2 Kings 19:17

17 It is true, Lord, that the kings of Assyria have destroyed these countries and their lands.

2 Kings 19:17 Meaning and Commentary

2 Kings 19:17

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2 Kings 19:17 In-Context

15 and prayed to the Lord: "Lord, God of Israel, whose throne is between the gold creatures with wings, only you are God of all the kingdoms of the earth. You made the heavens and the earth.
16 Hear, Lord, and listen. Open your eyes, Lord, and see. Listen to the words Sennacherib has said to insult the living God.
17 It is true, Lord, that the kings of Assyria have destroyed these countries and their lands.
18 They have thrown the gods of these nations into the fire, but they were only wood and rock statues that people made. So the kings have destroyed them.
19 Now, Lord our God, save us from the king's power so that all the kingdoms of the earth will know that you, Lord, are the only God."
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