2 Kings 18:22: Meaning Explained
But if ye say unto me, We trust in the LORD our God: is not that he, whose high places and whose altars Hezekiah...
The officer says: 'If you say you trust God, remember that Hezekiah removed all the worship places and told everyone to worship only at Jerusalem's altar. How is that helping?'
What’s Happening Here
The officer uses Hezekiah's religious reforms against him.
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Why It Matters
The officer is trying to create doubt about Hezekiah's reforms.
Did You Know?
This shows the Assyrians were aware of Judah's internal politics.
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Frequently asked questions
What does 2 Kings 18:22 mean?
The officer says: 'If you say you trust God, remember that Hezekiah removed all the worship places and told everyone to worship only at Jerusalem's altar. How is that helping?'
What is the context of 2 Kings 18:22?
The officer uses Hezekiah's religious reforms against him.
Why does 2 Kings 18:22 matter?
The officer is trying to create doubt about Hezekiah's reforms.
What's a surprising detail about 2 Kings 18:22?
This shows the Assyrians were aware of Judah's internal politics.
References
- Orr, J. (ed.) (1915) The International Standard Bible Encyclopedia. Chicago: Howard-Severance Company. [Public Domain]
- Abbott-Smith, G. (1921) A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament. Edinburgh: T&T Clark. [Public Domain]
- Brown, F., Driver, S.R. and Briggs, C.A. (1906) A Hebrew and English Lexicon of the Old Testament. Oxford: Clarendon Press. [Public Domain]
- Church of England (1769) The Holy Bible, Authorized (King James) Version. [Public Domain]