2 Kings 19:16

16 Now, Lord, look at what is happening to us. Listen to all the things that Sennacherib is saying to insult you, the living God.

2 Kings 19:16 Meaning and Commentary

2 Kings 19:16

(See Gill on 2 Kings 19:1)

2 Kings 19:16 In-Context

14 King Hezekiah took the letter from the messengers and read it. Then he went to the Temple, placed the letter there in the presence of the Lord,

15 and prayed, "O Lord, the God of Israel, seated on your throne above the winged creatures, you alone are God, ruling all the kingdoms of the world. You created the earth and the sky.

16 Now, Lord, look at what is happening to us. Listen to all the things that Sennacherib is saying to insult you, the living God.

17 We all know, Lord, that the emperors of Assyria have destroyed many nations, made their lands desolate,

18 and burned up their gods - which were no gods at all, only images of wood and stone made by human hands.