2 Kings 19:32 Meaning and Explanation
“Therefore thus saith the LORD concerning the king of Assyria, He shall not come into this city, nor shoot an arrow there, nor come before it with shield, nor cast a bank against it.”
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Read Full Chapter →God declares that the Assyrian king will not enter Jerusalem, nor even besiege it.
What Does 2 Kings 19:32 Mean?
Now God speaks plainly about what will and will not happen to Jerusalem. Concerning the king of Assyria, the LORD declares: he shall not come into this city, nor shoot an arrow there, nor advance against it with a shield, nor raise a siege ramp before it. The threat that loomed so large is flatly forbidden.
The detail is striking. Not one arrow will fly, not one shield will be lifted, not one mound of earth will be heaped against the wall. The mightiest army on earth will not so much as begin its assault. God's protection is not a narrow escape but a complete shutting of the door. When the LORD says He will defend, He leaves no margin for the enemy. The city's safety rests entirely on the certainty of His word.
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What does 2 Kings 19:32 mean?
God declares that the Assyrian king will not enter Jerusalem, nor even besiege it.