2 Chronicles 32

After these things, and the establishment thereof, Sennacherib king of Assyria came, and entered into Judah, and encamped against the fenced cities, and thought to win them for himself.

Following these events, once everything was in place, Sennacherib, the Assyrian king, invaded Judah. He laid siege to the fortified cities, intending to claim them as his own.

And when Hezekiah saw that Sennacherib was come, and that he was purposed to fight against Jerusalem,

When Hezekiah realized that Sennacherib had arrived, ready to wage war on Jerusalem, his heart pounded with fear and apprehension.

He took counsel with his princes and his mighty men to stop the waters of the fountains which were without the city: and they did help him.

He sought advice from his leaders and brave warriors to halt the flow of the city's external water sources. They supported him wholeheartedly.

So there was gathered much people together, who stopped all the fountains, and the brook that ran through the midst of the land, saying, Why should the kings of Assyria come, and find much water?

A large crowd had gathered, blocking all the water sources, including the stream that flowed through the land. They questioned, "Why should we let the Assyrian kings find plenty of water here?"

Also he strengthened himself, and built up all the wall that was broken, and raised it up to the towers, and another wall without, and repaired Millo in the city of David, and made darts and shields in abundance.

With renewed strength, he mended the broken walls, raising them high like towers. He built another wall outside, fixed the Millo in David's city, and created plenty of darts and shields.

And he set captains of war over the people, and gathered them together to him in the street of the gate of the city, and spake comfortably to them, saying,

He appointed military leaders over the people, assembling them at the city gate. He spoke to them with reassurance and comfort, saying,

Be strong and courageous, be not afraid nor dismayed for the king of Assyria, nor for all the multitude that is with him: for there be more with us than with him:

Stay brave and confident, don't let fear or worry over the Assyrian king or his vast army consume you. Remember, we are not alone; there is more with us than with him.

With him is an arm of flesh; but with us is the LORD our God to help us, and to fight our battles. And the people rested themselves upon the words of Hezekiah king of Judah.

He may rely on human strength, but we have our God to support and defend us. Comforted by King Hezekiah's words, the people found peace.

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,

Following this, Sennacherib, the Assyrian king, dispatched his men to Jerusalem. He himself was busy laying siege to Lachish, his entire force with him. His message was for Hezekiah, the king of Judah, and all the people of Jerusalem.

Thus saith Sennacherib king of Assyria, Whereon do ye trust, that ye abide in the siege in Jerusalem?

Sennacherib, the king of Assyria, questioned, "What gives you such confidence to endure this siege in Jerusalem?"

Doth not Hezekiah persuade you to give over yourselves to die by famine and by thirst, saying, The LORD our God shall deliver us out of the hand of the king of Assyria?

Isn't Hezekiah convincing you to surrender to death by hunger and thirst, promising that our God will save us from the Assyrian king's grip?

Hath not the same Hezekiah taken away his high places and his altars, and commanded Judah and Jerusalem, saying, Ye shall worship before one altar, and burn incense upon it?

Didn't Hezekiah himself remove all the other places of worship and altars? He told Judah and Jerusalem to worship at one altar only and to burn incense there.

Know ye not what I and my fathers have done unto all the people of other lands? were the gods of the nations of those lands any ways able to deliver their lands out of mine hand?

Don't you remember what I and my ancestors did to people from other lands? Could their gods save them from us?

Who was there among all the gods of those nations that my fathers utterly destroyed, that could deliver his people out of mine hand, that your God should be able to deliver you out of mine hand?

Which of the gods from the nations my ancestors completely defeated could save their people from us? What makes you think your God can save you from us?

Now therefore let not Hezekiah deceive you, nor persuade you on this manner, neither yet believe him: for no god of any nation or kingdom was able to deliver his people out of mine hand, and out of the hand of my fathers: how much less shall your God deliver you out of mine hand?

Don't let Hezekiah fool you or sway you with his words. Don't trust him. No god from any nation or kingdom has ever been able to rescue their people from my grasp, or from the grasp of my ancestors. So, how could your God possibly save you from me?

And his servants spake yet more against the LORD God, and against his servant Hezekiah.

His servants continued to disrespect the LORD God and his faithful servant Hezekiah, their words filled with bitterness and defiance.

He wrote also letters to rail on the LORD God of Israel, and to speak against him, saying, As the gods of the nations of other lands have not delivered their people out of mine hand, so shall not the God of Hezekiah deliver his people out of mine hand.

He penned letters to mock the Lord God of Israel, boldly challenging Him. He claimed, just as the gods of other nations couldn't save their people from his grip, so too would Hezekiah's God fail to rescue His people from his clutches.

Then they cried with a loud voice in the Jews’ speech unto the people of Jerusalem that were on the wall, to affright them, and to trouble them; that they might take the city.

In the language of the Jews, they shouted at the people of Jerusalem on the wall, their voices echoing with fear and distress. Their aim was to scare and unsettle them, hoping to capture the city.

And they spake against the God of Jerusalem, as against the gods of the people of the earth, which were the work of the hands of man.

They disrespectfully spoke about the God of Jerusalem, comparing Him to the man-made gods of other nations.

And for this cause Hezekiah the king, and the prophet Isaiah the son of Amoz, prayed and cried to heaven.

Because of this, King Hezekiah and Prophet Isaiah, son of Amoz, passionately prayed and cried out to heaven.

And the LORD sent an angel, which cut off all the mighty men of valour, and the leaders and captains in the camp of the king of Assyria. So he returned with shame of face to his own land. And when he was come into the house of his god, they that came forth of his own bowels slew him there with the sword.

God dispatched an angel who eliminated all the brave warriors, leaders, and commanders in the Assyrian king's camp. The king, humiliated, retreated to his homeland. Upon entering his temple, he was tragically killed by his own kin.

Thus the LORD saved Hezekiah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem from the hand of Sennacherib the king of Assyria, and from the hand of all other, and guided them on every side.

With deep compassion, the LORD rescued Hezekiah and the people of Jerusalem from the oppressive grip of King Sennacherib of Assyria, and from all other threats, providing them guidance and protection at every turn.

And many brought gifts unto the LORD to Jerusalem, and presents to Hezekiah king of Judah: so that he was magnified in the sight of all nations from thenceforth.

Many people brought gifts to God in Jerusalem and to King Hezekiah of Judah. This act of generosity made him highly respected among all nations.

In those days Hezekiah was sick to the death, and prayed unto the LORD: and he spake unto him, and he gave him a sign.

During that time, Hezekiah was gravely ill. He pleaded with the Lord, who responded and offered him a sign.

But Hezekiah rendered not again according to the benefit done unto him; for his heart was lifted up: therefore there was wrath upon him, and upon Judah and Jerusalem.

Despite the kindness shown to him, Hezekiah didn't reciprocate; his pride got the best of him. As a result, anger fell upon him and his people in Judah and Jerusalem.

Notwithstanding Hezekiah humbled himself for the pride of his heart, both he and the inhabitants of Jerusalem, so that the wrath of the LORD came not upon them in the days of Hezekiah.

Despite his pride, Hezekiah humbly repented, along with the people of Jerusalem. This act of humility spared them from God's anger during his reign.

And Hezekiah had exceeding much riches and honour: and he made himself treasuries for silver, and for gold, and for precious stones, and for spices, and for shields, and for all manner of pleasant jewels;

Hezekiah was incredibly wealthy and respected. He built vast storehouses for his silver, gold, precious gems, spices, shields, and all sorts of beautiful jewels.

Storehouses also for the increase of corn, and wine, and oil; and stalls for all manner of beasts, and cotes for flocks.

Bountiful storage for abundant grain, wine, and oil; shelters for every creature, and cozy homes for herds.

Moreover he provided him cities, and possessions of flocks and herds in abundance: for God had given him substance very much.

He built himself thriving cities and gathered plentiful flocks and herds, for God had blessed him with immense wealth.

This same Hezekiah also stopped the upper watercourse of Gihon, and brought it straight down to the west side of the city of David. And Hezekiah prospered in all his works.

Hezekiah, with determination, redirected the flow of Gihon's upper waters, guiding them directly to the western edge of David's city. His efforts were rewarded with prosperity in all his endeavors.

Howbeit in the business of the ambassadors of the princes of Babylon, who sent unto him to enquire of the wonder that was done in the land, God left him, to try him, that he might know all that was in his heart.

When the Babylonian princes' messengers came to ask about the miracle that had occurred, God stepped back to test him, to reveal the true intentions of his heart.

Now the rest of the acts of Hezekiah, and his goodness, behold, they are written in the vision of Isaiah the prophet, the son of Amoz, and in the book of the kings of Judah and Israel.

The remaining deeds and kindness of Hezekiah are beautifully detailed in Isaiah's prophetic visions and the historical records of Judah and Israel's kings.

And Hezekiah slept with his fathers, and they buried him in the chiefest of the sepulchres of the sons of David: and all Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem did him honour at his death. And Manasseh his son reigned in his stead.

Hezekiah joined his ancestors in eternal rest, laid to rest in the most prestigious tomb among David's sons. All of Judah and Jerusalem mourned and honored him. Then, his son Manasseh ascended to the throne.