2 Kings 19:18

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.

2 Kings 19:18 Meaning and Commentary

2 Kings 19:18

(See Gill on 2 Kings 19:1)

2 Kings 19:18 In-Context

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."

20 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.