When Hezekiah realized that Sennacherib also intended to attack Jerusalem,
Parallel translations
- WEB When Hezekiah saw that Sennacherib had come, and that he was planning to fight against Jerusalem,
- KJV And when Hezekiah saw that Sennacherib was come, and that he was purposed to fight against Jerusalem,
- BSB When Hezekiah saw that Sennacherib had come to make war against Jerusalem,
- NKJV And when Hezekiah saw that Sennacherib had come, and that his purpose was to make war against Jerusalem,
- NASB Now when Hezekiah saw that Sennacherib had come and that he intended to wage war against Jerusalem,
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Hezekiah saw that Sennacherib intended to attack Jerusalem. It matters because the king recognized the real and imminent danger.
Overview
Perceiving Sennacherib's purpose to fight against Jerusalem, Hezekiah did not ignore the threat. His clear assessment of the situation set the stage for both practical preparation and prayerful trust. Wisdom that faces danger honestly while relying on God marks the faithful response to crisis.
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Cross-references · 3
- Luke 9:51It came to pass, when the days were near that he should be taken up, he intently set his face to go to Jerusalem,
- Luke 9:53They didn’t receive him, because he was traveling with his face set towards Jerusalem.
- 2 Kgs 12:17Then Hazael king of Syria went up, and fought against Gath, and took it; and Hazael set his face to go up to Jerusalem.
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