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Sennacherib king of Assyria, who was besieging Lachish with all his forces, sent his servants to Jerusalem to Hezekiah king of Judah and to all the people of Judah who were in Jerusalem, saying, <a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/32.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Later, as Sennacherib king of Assyria and all his forces besieged Lachish, he sent his servants to Jerusalem with a message for King Hezekiah of Judah and all the people of Judah who were in Jerusalem: <a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/32.htm">King James Bible</a> After this did Sennacherib king of Assyria send his servants to Jerusalem, (but he himself laid siege against Lachish, and all his power with him,) unto Hezekiah king of Judah, and unto all Judah that were at Jerusalem, saying, <a href="/nkjv/2_chronicles/32.htm">New King James Version</a> After this Sennacherib king of Assyria sent his servants to Jerusalem (but he and all the forces with him laid siege against Lachish), to Hezekiah king of Judah, and to all Judah who were in Jerusalem, saying, <a href="/nasb_/2_chronicles/32.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> After this Sennacherib king of Assyria sent his servants to Jerusalem while he was besieging Lachish with all his forces with him, against Hezekiah king of Judah and against all of Judah who were in Jerusalem, saying, <a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/32.htm">NASB 1995</a> After this Sennacherib king of Assyria sent his servants to Jerusalem while he was besieging Lachish with all his forces with him, against Hezekiah king of Judah and against all Judah who were at Jerusalem, saying, <a href="/nasb77/2_chronicles/32.htm">NASB 1977 </a> After this Sennacherib king of Assyria sent his servants to Jerusalem while he was besieging Lachish with all his forces with him, against Hezekiah king of Judah and against all Judah who were at Jerusalem, saying, <a href="/lsb/2_chronicles/32.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> After this Sennacherib king of Assyria sent his servants to Jerusalem while he was besieging Lachish with all his forces with him, against Hezekiah king of Judah and against all Judah who were at Jerusalem, saying, <a href="/amp/2_chronicles/32.htm">Amplified Bible</a> After this, Sennacherib king of Assyria, while he was at Lachish [besieging it] with all his forces, sent his servants to Jerusalem, to Hezekiah king of Judah, and to all Judah who were at Jerusalem, saying, <a href="/csb/2_chronicles/32.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> After this, while King Sennacherib of Assyria with all his armed forces besieged Lachish, he sent his servants to Jerusalem against King Hezekiah of Judah and against all those of Judah who were in Jerusalem, saying, <a href="/hcsb/2_chronicles/32.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> After this, while Sennacherib king of Assyria with all his armed forces besieged Lachish, he sent his servants to Jerusalem against King Hezekiah of Judah and against all those of Judah who were in Jerusalem, saying, <a href="/asv/2_chronicles/32.htm">American Standard Version</a> After this did Sennacherib king of Assyria send his servants to Jerusalem, (now he was before Lachish, and all his power with him), unto Hezekiah king of Judah, and unto all Judah that were at Jerusalem, saying, <a href="/cev/2_chronicles/32.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> When Sennacherib and his troops were camped at the town of Lachish, he sent a message to Hezekiah and the people in Jerusalem. It said: <a href="/erv/2_chronicles/32.htm">English Revised Version</a> After this did Sennacherib king of Assyria send his servants to Jerusalem, (now he was before Lachish, and all his power with him,) unto Hezekiah king of Judah, and unto all Judah that were at Jerusalem, saying, <a href="/gwt/2_chronicles/32.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> After this, while King Sennacherib of Assyria and all his royal forces were attacking Lachish, he sent his officers to King Hezekiah of Judah and to all of the people in Judah who were in Jerusalem to say: <a href="/gnt/2_chronicles/32.htm">Good News Translation</a> Some time later, while Sennacherib and his army were still at Lachish, he sent the following message to Hezekiah and the people of Judah who were with him in Jerusalem: <a href="/isv/2_chronicles/32.htm">International Standard Version</a> After this, King Sennacherib of Assyria sent his messengers to Jerusalem while he was in the middle of a vigorous attack on Lachish. They delivered this message to King Hezekiah of Judah and to all the people of Judah who had gathered in Jerusalem: <a href="/msb/2_chronicles/32.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Later, as Sennacherib king of Assyria and all his forces besieged Lachish, he sent his servants to Jerusalem with a message for King Hezekiah of Judah and all the people of Judah who were in Jerusalem: <a href="/net/2_chronicles/32.htm">NET Bible</a> Afterward King Sennacherib of Assyria, while attacking Lachish with all his military might, sent his messengers to Jerusalem. The message was for King Hezekiah of Judah and all the people of Judah who were in Jerusalem. It read: <a href="/nheb/2_chronicles/32.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> After this, Sennacherib king of Assyria sent his servants to Jerusalem, (now he was before Lachish, and all his power with him), to Hezekiah king of Judah, and to all Judah who were at Jerusalem, saying, <a href="/wbt/2_chronicles/32.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> After this Sennacherib king of Assyria sent his servants to Jerusalem, (but he himself laid siege against Lachish, and all his power with him,) to Hezekiah king of Judah, and to all Judah that were at Jerusalem, saying, <a href="/web/2_chronicles/32.htm">World English Bible</a> After this, Sennacherib king of Assyria sent his servants to Jerusalem, (now he was attacking Lachish, and all his forces were with him), to Hezekiah king of Judah, and to all Judah who were at Jerusalem, saying, <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_chronicles/32.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> After this Sennacherib king of Asshur has sent his servants to Jerusalem—and he [is] by Lachish, and all his power with him—against Hezekiah king of Judah and against all Judah who [are] in Jerusalem, saying, <a href="/ylt/2_chronicles/32.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> After this hath Sennacherib king of Asshur sent his servants to Jerusalem -- and he is by Lachish, and all his power with him -- against Hezekiah king of Judah, and against all Judah, who are in Jerusalem, saying, <a href="/slt/2_chronicles/32.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> After this Senherib king of Assur sent his servants to Jerusalem (and he at Lachish, and all his dominion with him) to Hezekiah king of Judah, and against all Judah which were in Jerusalem, saying,<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_chronicles/32.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> After this, Sennacherib king of the Assyrians sent his servants to Jerusalem, (for he with all his army was besieging Lachis,) to Ezechias king of Juda, and to all the people that were in the city, saying: <a href="/cpdv/2_chronicles/32.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> After these things, Sennacherib, the king of the Assyrians, sent his servants to Jerusalem, (for he and his entire army were besieging Lachish) to Hezekiah, the king of Judah, and to all the people who were in the city, saying: <a href="/nabre/2_chronicles/32.htm">New American Bible</a> After this, while Sennacherib, king of Assyria, himself remained at Lachish with all his forces, he sent his officials to Jerusalem with this message for Hezekiah, king of Judah, and all the Judahites who were in Jerusalem: <a href="/nrsvce/2_chronicles/32.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> After this, while King Sennacherib of Assyria was at Lachish with all his forces, he sent his servants to Jerusalem to King Hezekiah of Judah and to all the people of Judah that were in Jerusalem, saying,<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_chronicles/32.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> After this Sennacherib king of Assyria sent Rab-shakey together with his servants, and they came to Jerusalem (but he himself was besieging Lachish, and all his commanders with him) to all the people of Judah that were in Jerusalem, saying, <a href="/hpbt/2_chronicles/32.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And after these things, Sankherib, King of Assyria, sent Rab Shaqeh, and he came to Jerusalem and his Servants with him, and he was encamping at Lakish, and his Governors with him, against all of the house of Yehuda that is in Jerusalem, and he said to them:<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/2_chronicles/32.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> After this did Sennacherib king of Assyria send his servants to Jerusalem--now he was before Lachish, and all his power with him--unto Hezekiah king of Judah, and unto all Judah that were at Jerusalem, saying: <a href="/sep/2_chronicles/32.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And afterward Sennacherim king of the Assyrians sent his servants to Jerusalem; and he went himself against Lachis, and all his army with him, and sent to Ezekias king of Juda, and to all Juda that was in Jerusalem, saying, <a href="/parallel/2_chronicles/32-9.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zGrb4955Tvs?start=8453" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/32.htm">Sennacherib Boasts Against the LORD</a> 9<a href="/hebrew/310.htm" title="310: ’a·ḥar (Adv) -- The hind or following part. From 'achar; properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after.">Later,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2088.htm" title="2088: zeh (Pro-ms) -- This, here. A primitive word; the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5576.htm" title="5576: san·ḥê·rîḇ (N-proper-ms) -- A king of Assyr. Of foreign origin; Sancherib, an Assyrian king.">as Sennacherib</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: me·leḵ- (N-msc) -- King. From malak; a king.">king</a> <a href="/hebrew/804.htm" title="804: ’aš·šūr (N-proper-fs) -- Ashshur, the second son of Shem; also his descendants and the country occupied by them, its region and its empire.">of Assyria</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: wə·ḵāl (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">and all</a> <a href="/hebrew/4475.htm" title="4475: mem·šal·tōw (N-fsc:: 3ms) -- Rule, dominion, realm. Feminine of mimshal; rule; also a realm or a ruler.">his forces</a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: ‘im·mōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: wə·hū (Conj-w:: Pro-3ms) -- He, she, it. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">besieged</a> <a href="/hebrew/3923.htm" title="3923: lā·ḵîš (N-proper-fs) -- A Canaanite city S.W. of Jer. From an unused root of uncertain meaning; Lakish, a place in Palestine.">Lachish,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7971.htm" title="7971: laḥ (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To send. A primitive root; to send away, for, or out.">he sent</a> <a href="/hebrew/5650.htm" title="5650: ‘ă·ḇā·ḏāw (N-mpc:: 3ms) -- Slave, servant. From abad; a servant.">his servants</a> <a href="/hebrew/3389.htm" title="3389: yə·rū·šā·lay·māh (N-proper-fs:: 3fs) -- Probably foundation of peace, capital city of all Isr. ">to Jerusalem</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: lê·mōr (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">with a message</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: me·leḵ (N-msc) -- King. From malak; a king.">for King</a> <a href="/hebrew/2396.htm" title="2396: yə·ḥiz·qî·yā·hū (N-proper-ms) -- Yah has strengthened, a king of Judah, also several other Isr. ">Hezekiah</a> <a href="/hebrew/3063.htm" title="3063: yə·hū·ḏāh (N-proper-ms) -- From yadah; celebrated; Jehudah, the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory.">of Judah</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: wə·‘al- (Conj-w:: Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">and</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">all</a> <a href="/hebrew/3063.htm" title="3063: yə·hū·ḏāh (N-proper-ms) -- From yadah; celebrated; Jehudah, the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory.">the people of Judah</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">who</a> <a href="/hebrew/3389.htm" title="3389: bî·rū·šā·lim (Prep-b:: N-proper-fs) -- Probably foundation of peace, capital city of all Isr. ">were in Jerusalem:</a> 10“This is what Sennacherib king of Assyria says: What is the basis of your confidence, that you remain in Jerusalem under siege?…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/isaiah/36-1.htm">Isaiah 36:1-22</a> In the fourteenth year of Hezekiah’s reign, Sennacherib king of Assyria attacked and captured all the fortified cities of Judah. / And the king of Assyria sent the Rabshakeh, with a great army, from Lachish to King Hezekiah at Jerusalem. And he stopped by the aqueduct of the upper pool, on the road to the Launderer’s Field. / Then Eliakim son of Hilkiah the palace administrator, Shebna the scribe, and Joah son of Asaph the recorder, went out to him. ... <a href="/2_kings/18-17.htm">2 Kings 18:17-37</a> Nevertheless, the king of Assyria sent the Tartan, the Rabsaris, and the Rabshakeh, along with a great army, from Lachish to King Hezekiah at Jerusalem. They advanced up to Jerusalem and stationed themselves by the aqueduct of the upper pool, on the road to the Launderer’s Field. / Then they called for the king. And Eliakim son of Hilkiah the palace administrator, Shebnah the scribe, and Joah son of Asaph the recorder, went out to them. / The Rabshakeh said to them, “Tell Hezekiah that this is what the great king, the king of Assyria, says: What is the basis of this confidence of yours? ... <a href="/isaiah/37-8.htm">Isaiah 37:8-13</a> When the Rabshakeh heard that the king of Assyria had left Lachish, he withdrew and found the king fighting against Libnah. / Now Sennacherib had been warned about Tirhakah king of Cush: “He has set out to fight against you.” On hearing this, Sennacherib sent messengers to Hezekiah, saying, / “Give this message to Hezekiah king of Judah: ‘Do not let your God, in whom you trust, deceive you by saying that Jerusalem will not be delivered into the hand of the king of Assyria. ... <a href="/2_kings/19-8.htm">2 Kings 19:8-13</a> When the Rabshakeh heard that the king of Assyria had left Lachish, he withdrew and found the king fighting against Libnah. / Now Sennacherib had been warned about Tirhakah king of Cush: “Look, he has set out to fight against you.” So Sennacherib again sent messengers to Hezekiah, saying, / “Give this message to Hezekiah king of Judah: ‘Do not let your God, in whom you trust, deceive you by saying that Jerusalem will not be delivered into the hand of the king of Assyria. ... <a href="/isaiah/10-5.htm">Isaiah 10:5-19</a> Woe to Assyria, the rod of My anger; the staff in their hands is My wrath. / I will send him against a godless nation; I will dispatch him against a people destined for My rage, to take spoils and seize plunder, and to trample them down like clay in the streets. / But this is not his intention; this is not his plan. For it is in his heart to destroy and cut off many nations. ... <a href="/2_kings/18-13.htm">2 Kings 18:13-16</a> In the fourteenth year of Hezekiah’s reign, Sennacherib king of Assyria attacked and captured all the fortified cities of Judah. / So Hezekiah king of Judah sent word to the king of Assyria at Lachish, saying, “I have done wrong; withdraw from me, and I will pay whatever you demand from me.” And the king of Assyria exacted from Hezekiah king of Judah three hundred talents of silver and thirty talents of gold. / Hezekiah gave him all the silver that was found in the house of the LORD and in the treasuries of the royal palace. ... <a href="/isaiah/8-9.htm">Isaiah 8:9-10</a> Huddle together, O peoples, and be shattered; pay attention, all you distant lands; prepare for battle, and be shattered; prepare for battle, and be shattered! / Devise a plan, but it will be thwarted; state a proposal, but it will not happen. For God is with us.” <a href="/2_kings/19-14.htm">2 Kings 19:14-19</a> So Hezekiah received the letter from the messengers, read it, and went up to the house of the LORD and spread it out before the LORD. / And Hezekiah prayed before the LORD: “O LORD, God of Israel, enthroned between the cherubim, You alone are God over all the kingdoms of the earth. You made the heavens and the earth. / Incline Your ear, O LORD, and hear; open Your eyes, O LORD, and see. Listen to the words that Sennacherib has sent to defy the living God. ... <a href="/isaiah/37-14.htm">Isaiah 37:14-20</a> So Hezekiah received the letter from the messengers, read it, and went up to the house of the LORD and spread it out before the LORD. / And Hezekiah prayed to the LORD: / “O LORD of Hosts, God of Israel, enthroned above the cherubim, You alone are God over all the kingdoms of the earth. You made the heavens and the earth. ... <a href="/2_kings/19-20.htm">2 Kings 19:20-37</a> Then Isaiah son of Amoz sent a message to Hezekiah: “This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: I have heard your prayer concerning Sennacherib king of Assyria. / This is the word that the LORD has spoken against him: ‘The Virgin Daughter of Zion despises you and mocks you; the Daughter of Jerusalem shakes her head behind you. / Whom have you taunted and blasphemed? Against whom have you raised your voice and lifted your eyes in pride? Against the Holy One of Israel! ... <a href="/isaiah/37-21.htm">Isaiah 37:21-38</a> Then Isaiah son of Amoz sent a message to Hezekiah: “This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: Because you have prayed to Me concerning Sennacherib king of Assyria, / this is the word that the LORD has spoken against him: ‘The Virgin Daughter of Zion despises you and mocks you; the Daughter of Jerusalem shakes her head behind you. / Whom have you taunted and blasphemed? Against whom have you raised your voice and lifted your eyes in pride? Against the Holy One of Israel! ... <a href="/2_kings/20-1.htm">2 Kings 20:1-11</a> In those days Hezekiah became mortally ill. The prophet Isaiah son of Amoz came to him and said, “This is what the LORD says: ‘Put your house in order, for you are about to die; you will not recover.’” / Then Hezekiah turned his face to the wall and prayed to the LORD, saying, / “Please, O LORD, remember how I have walked before You faithfully and with wholehearted devotion; I have done what is good in Your sight.” And Hezekiah wept bitterly. ... <a href="/isaiah/38-1.htm">Isaiah 38:1-8</a> In those days Hezekiah became mortally ill. The prophet Isaiah son of Amoz came to him and said, “This is what the LORD says: ‘Put your house in order, for you are about to die; you will not recover.’” / Then Hezekiah turned his face to the wall and prayed to the LORD, / saying, “Please, O LORD, remember how I have walked before You faithfully and with wholehearted devotion; I have done what is good in Your sight.” And Hezekiah wept bitterly. ... <a href="/2_kings/20-12.htm">2 Kings 20:12-19</a> At that time Merodach-baladan son of Baladan king of Babylon sent letters and a gift to Hezekiah, for he had heard about Hezekiah’s illness. / And Hezekiah received the envoys and showed them all that was in his treasure house—the silver, the gold, the spices, and the precious oil, as well as his armory—all that was found in his storehouses. There was nothing in his palace or in all his dominion that Hezekiah did not show them. / Then the prophet Isaiah went to King Hezekiah and asked, “Where did those men come from, and what did they say to you?” “They came from a distant land,” Hezekiah replied, “from Babylon.” ... <a href="/isaiah/39-1.htm">Isaiah 39:1-8</a> At that time Merodach-baladan son of Baladan king of Babylon sent letters and a gift to Hezekiah, for he had heard about Hezekiah’s illness and recovery. / And Hezekiah welcomed the envoys gladly and showed them what was in his treasure house—the silver, the gold, the spices, and the precious oil, as well as his entire armory—all that was found in his storehouses. There was nothing in his palace or in all his dominion that Hezekiah did not show them. / Then the prophet Isaiah went to King Hezekiah and asked, “Where did those men come from, and what did they say to you?” “They came to me from a distant land,” Hezekiah replied, “from Babylon.” ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>After this did Sennacherib king of Assyria send his servants to Jerusalem, (but he himself laid siege against Lachish, and all his power with him,) to Hezekiah king of Judah, and to all Judah that were at Jerusalem, saying,A.<a href="/2_kings/18-17.htm">2 Kings 18:17</a> And the king of Assyria sent Tartan and Rabsaris and Rabshakeh from Lachish to king Hezekiah with a great host against Jerusalem. And they went up and came to Jerusalem. And when they were come up, they came and stood by the conduit of the upper pool, which is in the highway of the fuller's field.<a href="/isaiah/36-2.htm">Isaiah 36:2</a> And the king of Assyria sent Rabshakeh from Lachish to Jerusalem unto king Hezekiah with a great army. And he stood by the conduit of the upper pool in the highway of the fuller's field.Lachish<a href="/joshua/10-31.htm">Joshua 10:31</a> And Joshua passed from Libnah, and all Israel with him, unto Lachish, and encamped against it, and fought against it:<a href="/joshua/12-11.htm">Joshua 12:11</a> The king of Jarmuth, one; the king of Lachish, one;<a href="/joshua/15-39.htm">Joshua 15:39</a> Lachish, and Bozkath, and Eglon,power [heb] dominion <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_chronicles/32-7.htm">Assyria</a> <a href="/2_kings/24-11.htm">Besieging</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-14.htm">Forces</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-8.htm">Hezekiah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-8.htm">Hezeki'ah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-2.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-8.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/25-27.htm">Lachish</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/2-3.htm">Message</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-6.htm">Officers</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/30-12.htm">Power</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-2.htm">Sennacherib</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-2.htm">Sennach'erib</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/29-11.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-1.htm">Siege</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_chronicles/32-10.htm">Assyria</a> <a href="/jeremiah/4-16.htm">Besieging</a> <a href="/job/10-17.htm">Forces</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-11.htm">Hezekiah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-11.htm">Hezeki'ah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-10.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-12.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-30.htm">Lachish</a> <a href="/nehemiah/6-2.htm">Message</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-16.htm">Officers</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-22.htm">Power</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-10.htm">Sennacherib</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-10.htm">Sennach'erib</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-16.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-10.htm">Siege</a><div class="vheading2">2 Chronicles 32</div>1. <a href="/2_chronicles/32-1.htm">Sennacherib invading Judah, Hezekiah fortifies himself, and encourages his people</a> 9. <a href="/2_chronicles/32-9.htm">Hezekiah and Isaiah pray against the blasphemies of Sennarchib</a> 21. <a href="/2_chronicles/32-21.htm">An angel destroys the host of the Assyrians</a> 24. <a href="/2_chronicles/32-24.htm">Hezekiah praying in his sickness, God gives him a sign of recovery</a> 25. <a href="/2_chronicles/32-25.htm">His proud heart is humbled by God</a> 27. <a href="/2_chronicles/32-27.htm">His wealth and works</a> 31. <a href="/2_chronicles/32-31.htm">His error in the ambassage of Babylon</a> 32. <a href="/2_chronicles/32-32.htm">He dying, Manasseh succeeds him</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_chronicles/32.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_chronicles/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/2_chronicles/32.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Later, as Sennacherib king of Assyria and all his forces besieged Lachish Sennacherib was the king of Assyria from 705 to 681 BC, known for his military campaigns and conquests. Lachish was a significant fortified city in Judah, strategically important due to its location on the main road to Jerusalem. The siege of Lachish is well-documented both biblically and archaeologically, with reliefs found in Sennacherib's palace in Nineveh depicting the siege. This event highlights the Assyrian threat to Judah and sets the stage for the confrontation with Jerusalem.he sent his servants to Jerusalem with a message The sending of messengers was a common practice in ancient warfare, often used to intimidate or negotiate. This act demonstrates Sennacherib's confidence and his attempt to undermine the morale of Jerusalem's inhabitants. It reflects the psychological warfare tactics employed by ancient empires to weaken their enemies before a physical assault.for King Hezekiah of Judah Hezekiah was the king of Judah from approximately 715 to 686 BC, known for his religious reforms and efforts to centralize worship in Jerusalem. He is portrayed as a faithful king who trusted in the LORD, contrasting with the idolatry of his predecessors. His reign is marked by significant events, including the Assyrian invasion and his miraculous recovery from illness, which are seen as tests of his faith and leadership.and all the people of Judah who were in Jerusalem The people of Judah, particularly those in Jerusalem, were under great threat from the Assyrian army. Jerusalem was the capital and spiritual center of Judah, housing the Temple built by Solomon. The city's inhabitants would have been anxious and fearful, facing the possibility of siege and destruction. This phrase underscores the collective experience of the nation during this crisis and sets the stage for Hezekiah's response and reliance on divine intervention.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/s/sennacherib.htm">Sennacherib</a> The king of Assyria, known for his military campaigns and attempts to expand his empire. He is a central figure in this passage as he challenges the faith and resolve of Judah. 2. <a href="/topical/h/hezekiah.htm">Hezekiah</a> The king of Judah, noted for his faithfulness to God and his efforts to reform the religious practices of his people. He is the recipient of Sennacherib's message. 3. <a href="/topical/l/lachish.htm">Lachish</a> A significant city in Judah that was under siege by Sennacherib's forces. Its strategic importance made it a target for the Assyrian king. 4. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The capital city of Judah, where Hezekiah and the people were gathered. It was the focal point of Sennacherib's intimidation tactics. 5. <a href="/topical/a/assyrian_forces.htm">Assyrian Forces</a> The military power under Sennacherib, known for their strength and brutality, which they used to instill fear in their enemies.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/f/faith_in_the_face_of_intimidation.htm">Faith in the Face of Intimidation</a> Hezekiah's situation teaches us the importance of maintaining faith when confronted by overwhelming threats. Trusting in God's power rather than succumbing to fear is crucial. <a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_prayer.htm">The Power of Prayer</a> Hezekiah's response to Sennacherib's threats included seeking God through prayer. This highlights the importance of turning to God in times of crisis and relying on His strength. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_over_nations.htm">God's Sovereignty Over Nations</a> The events demonstrate God's control over the affairs of nations. Despite Assyria's might, God's plans for His people prevailed, reminding us of His ultimate authority. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_leadership_in_crisis.htm">The Role of Leadership in Crisis</a> Hezekiah's leadership during this time was pivotal. His faith and actions set an example for the people, showing the impact of godly leadership in guiding others through challenges. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_community_support.htm">The Importance of Community Support</a> The people of Judah, gathered in Jerusalem, faced the threat together. This underscores the value of community and mutual support in overcoming trials.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_chronicles_32.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 32</a> <a href="/q/why_omit_defeat_in_assyrian_records.htm">If Sennacherib’s army was supernaturally destroyed, why do Assyrian records (e.g., Sennacherib’s Prism) not mention any defeat? (2 Chronicles 32:21) </a> <a href="/q/why_do_2_chron._32_and_2_kings_18-19_differ.htm">Why does 2 Chronicles 32 seem to present a different order of events compared to 2 Kings 18–19 regarding the siege and Hezekiah’s actions? </a> <a href="/q/evidence_of_hezekiah's_age_reign.htm">2 Chronicles 29:1 - Is there any archaeological evidence confirming Hezekiah's exact age or the length of his reign?</a> <a href="/q/can_archaeology_confirm_psalm_20_events.htm">Psalm 20 - Can archaeology confirm that such divine victories or deliverances ever occurred as described?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_chronicles/32.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(9-21) A brief summary of what is related in 2Ki 18:17 to 2Ki 19:37.(9) After this did Sennacherib . . . send.--See <a href="/2_kings/18-17.htm" title="And the king of Assyria sent Tartan and Rabsaris and Rabshakeh from Lachish to king Hezekiah with a great host against Jerusalem. And they went up and came to Jerusalem. And when they were come up, they came and stood by the conduit of the upper pool, which is in the highway of the fuller's field.">2Kings 18:17</a>.But he himself . . . Lachish.--The verb nilkham, "fought," has perhaps fallen out. The great inscription of Sennacherib says nothing about the siege of Lachish; but a bas-relief, now in the British Museum, represents him seated on his throne receiving a file of captives who issue from the gate of a city. Over the king's head is written "Sennacherib, the king of multitudes, the king of the land of Asshur, on a raised throne sate, and caused the spoils of the city of Lachish (Lakisu) to pass before him."His power.--Literally, his dominion or realm. Comp. <a href="/jeremiah/34-1.htm" title="The word which came to Jeremiah from the LORD, when Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, and all his army, and all the kingdoms of the earth of his dominion, and all the people, fought against Jerusalem, and against all the cities thereof, saying,">Jeremiah 34:1</a>, "all the kingdoms of the lands of the dominion of his hand." The word hel, "army," may have fallen out.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_chronicles/32.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 9. - The passage beginning with this verse and ending with ver. 21 represents the much fuller parallel (<a href="/2_kings/18-17.htm">2 Kings 18:17-19:37</a>), fifty-eight verses in all This much greater fulness is owing to the greater length at which the language of defiance on the part of Sennacherib and his appointed officers is narrated, and the matter of his subsequent letter; also the prayer of Hezekiah; and his application to Isaiah, with the reply of the latter to it. On the other side, there is very little additional in our narrative, a few words heightening the effect in our vers. 18, 20, 21, constituting the whole of such additional matter. The vague mark of time, after this, with which our present verse opens, merely says that in due course of Sennacherib's invasion of Judah, and attack of the fenced cities (ver. 1), he proceeds to send his servants and his insolent defiances to the metropolis, Jerusalem itself. The three words in italics, "himself laid "siege," should evidently give place to the single word "remained" or "was;" i.e. he and all his host with him remained at, or opposite to, Lachish, while his servants went to defy Jerusalem in his name. <a href="/commentaries/2_chronicles/32-9.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Later, אַ֣חַר (’a·ḥar) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_310.htm">Strong's 310: </a> The hind or following part as Sennacherib סַנְחֵרִ֨יב (san·ḥê·rîḇ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5576.htm">Strong's 5576: </a> Sennacherib -- a king of Assyr king מֶֽלֶךְ־ (me·leḵ-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king of Assyria אַשּׁ֤וּר (’aš·šūr) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_804.htm">Strong's 804: </a> Ashshur and all וְכָל־ (wə·ḵāl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every his forces מֶמְשַׁלְתּ֖וֹ (mem·šal·tōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4475.htm">Strong's 4475: </a> Rule, a realm, a ruler besieged Lachish, לָכִ֔ישׁ (lā·ḵîš) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3923.htm">Strong's 3923: </a> Lachish -- a Canaanite city Southwest of Jerusalem he sent שָׁ֠לַח (laḥ) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7971.htm">Strong's 7971: </a> To send away, for, out his servants עֲבָדָיו֙ (‘ă·ḇā·ḏāw) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5650.htm">Strong's 5650: </a> Slave, servant to Jerusalem יְר֣וּשָׁלַ֔יְמָה (yə·rū·šā·lay·māh) Noun - proper - feminine singular | third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3389.htm">Strong's 3389: </a> Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel with a message לֵאמֹֽר׃ (lê·mōr) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say for עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against King מֶ֣לֶךְ (me·leḵ) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king Hezekiah יְחִזְקִיָּ֙הוּ֙ (yə·ḥiz·qî·yā·hū) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2396.htm">Strong's 2396: </a> Hezekiah -- 'Yah has strengthened', a king of Judah, also several other Israelites of Judah יְהוּדָ֔ה (yə·hū·ḏāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3063.htm">Strong's 3063: </a> Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites and עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every the people of Judah יְהוּדָ֛ה (yə·hū·ḏāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3063.htm">Strong's 3063: </a> Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites who אֲשֶׁ֥ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that were in Jerusalem: בִּירוּשָׁלִַ֖ם (bî·rū·šā·lim) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3389.htm">Strong's 3389: </a> Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_chronicles/32-9.htm">2 Chronicles 32:9 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/32-9.htm">2 Chronicles 32:9 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_chronicles/32-9.htm">2 Chronicles 32:9 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/32-9.htm">2 Chronicles 32:9 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/32-9.htm">2 Chronicles 32:9 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_chronicles/32-9.htm">2 Chronicles 32:9 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_chronicles/32-9.htm">2 Chronicles 32:9 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_chronicles/32-9.htm">2 Chronicles 32:9 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_chronicles/32-9.htm">2 Chronicles 32:9 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_chronicles/32-9.htm">2 Chronicles 32:9 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-9.htm">OT History: 2 Chronicles 32:9 After this did Sennacherib king of Assyria (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_chronicles/32-8.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Chronicles 32:8"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 32:8" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_chronicles/32-10.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Chronicles 32:10"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 32:10" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>