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It is true, Lord, that the kings of Assyria have destroyed these countries and their lands.
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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.
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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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Then Isaiah son of Amoz sent a message to Hezekiah that said, "This is what the Lord, the God of Israel, says: I have heard your prayer to me about Sennacherib king of Assyria.
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This is what the Lord has said against Sennacherib: 'The people of Jerusalem hate you and make fun of you. laugh at you as you run away.